Istanbul, Fall 2019 ~ Create

In full transparency, I made this project to go with my “Greek” corner at the front of the house, but the inspiration for flag design did come from “evil eye” amulets and jewelry that I saw everywhere in Turkey. And since these are both Mediterranean countries, I guess it is representative of the region.

The three interconnected circles within each little flag in the bunting also represent trinity, reminding me of Hagia Sophia in Istanbul, which once functioned as a Christian church, and is filled with gorgeous mosaics depicting Christian saints.