The crown is an ancient symbol that has been used in many civilizations and cultures as a representation of sovereignty, power, and authority. It is a majestic headpiece worn by rulers in monarchies and, in some belief systems, considered to be worn by divine beings. In the stone reliefs, rock carvings, and tomb excavations of the earliest and greatest civilizations of the Mesopotamian and Mediterranean regions (such as Sumer, Babylon, Assyria, Lycia, Pamphylia, and Cilicia), the crown symbol appears as a representation of sovereignty and a sacred emblem. In Central Asian Turkic culture, crown-like symbols emerged as a sign of leadership, particularly during the Hunnic period, symbolizing the unification of tribes and principalities. This tradition continued through the Göktürks and the early pre-Islamic Seljuks. After the acceptance of Islam, the Seljuks combined this symbol with social and religious norms. The triangular-sectioned crown, found in tomb discoveries from the Göktürk period, continued to exist during the Seljuk period as well. Some researchers have referred to these crowns as 'Seljuk crowns.' In addition to being a symbol of sovereignty during the Seljuk era, crowns were also used on the heads of sphinxes, which were believed to bring good fortune and possess talismanic qualities. In the Ottoman Empire, however, the crown did not maintain its importance due to religious reasons, and its influence gradually diminished. Nonetheless, the crown symbol continued to be used as a motif in Ottoman decorative arts. The crown motif diversified fabric patterns and designs with its symbolic values, influenced by Italian textiles through Ottoman-Italian trade relations, and as a commercial element. In Ottoman woven fabrics, the crown motif was adapted to Ottoman art by incorporating Western interpretations, which led to a variety of crown motifs. In this study, the crown motif found in Ottoman textiles, resulting from interactions with Italian fabrics, is examined based on findings from fabrics dating back to the Ottoman period. This analysis is conducted by tracing the historical development of the crown motif, and the findings are evaluated in the conclusion section.

The Crown Motif, Headdress, Ottoman Fabric Art, Ornamentation, Symbol Of Sovereignty.