Al-Kashkul between the symbolism of the figure and the symbolism of the decorations

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Department of Archeology and Civilization - Faculty of Arts - Helwan University (Egypt)

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The "Kashkul" is a delicate masterpiece, expressing in shape and decoration many symbols and connotations, as well as being a unique masterpiece, as it is unique to a large extent in particular and with a specific function and a certain sect. Despite the close connection between the notebook and mystic, the notebooks were of a great deal of beauty of form, splendor of decoration and accuracy. The kashkul was associated with the mystic, so they went together in the journey of Sufism, the journey of searching for the self, the truth, and also knowledge.

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