Ornek, a Crimean Tatar ornament and knowledge about itUkraine
Representative List 2021
EN: Mamut Churlu, the leader of 'Chatyr Dag' informal cultural association, in his artist's studio presenting embroidered panels based on Ornek ornaments
EN: Elvira Osmanova, a craftswoman, embroiders Ornek-based symmetric double-sided composition using Crimean Tatar technique, 'Tatar ishleme'.
EN: Ayder Abibulayev, a ceramist, uses the scripts with Ornek to express family love and harmony blessings. The tiny repeating elements rhythmically depicted as berries, flowers, and leaves symbolize diligence, well-being, financial security and spiritual welfare
EN: The glass-painting artwork of Afize Yusuf Kizi with the traditional Crimean Tatar ornament Ornek is a bright example of combination of both free creative search and traditional senses
EN: Ceramic panel made by Edem Ganiyev depicting 'Family tree' composed of male and female symbols of Ornek
EN: Embroidered panel by Elvira Osmanova basing on Ornek symbols was made to order for the interior design. The customers are not only understand the meaning of the ornaments, but also ask artists to develop the composition bearing the predefined sense
EN: Crimean Tatar filigree by Osman Osmanov basing on Ornek symbols
EN: Ali Umerov, an engraver, in his artist's studio. He composes designer's Ornek ornament for every art piece
EN: Traditional Crimean Tatar dress for the Nikah wedding ceremony made by Mayre Lyumanova. The bride hopes for a happy married life, girdling her Ornek-decorated wedding gown with the ornamented belt and jewelry
EN: A filigreed belt for the married woman made by the jeweler Ayder Asanov. A buckle has Ornek element representing a vine leaf, which is a female symbol and symbolizing fertility. Moreover, the belt is decorated with the protecting signs
