Stories are shared through different forms of language.
In 1864, after 101 years, one of the worst genocides in modern history came to an end leaving hundreds of thousands of Circassians dead or forced out of their lands. Today, we share our culture through different forms of language: words, dances, music, food, and motifs.
Here, you can discover the Circassian motifs meanings and explore stories written using these motifs.
There are 6 basic motifs in Circassian ornaments.
Circle
A golden circle represents the sun, while a silver one represents the moon.
Documented by: Ala' Janbek
