Tuesday, February 05, 2008

Moorish, Not Jewish

moorish-pavement-hexagramSix pointed star tiles in Seville, Spain, is courtesy of "o'cohen" who published it on Flickr and wrote there:
As far as I know the style of these tiles is Moorish not Jewish…

Mostar, Bosnia-2

bosnia-hexagram-1Six pointed star in Bosnia is courtesy of "cvritenour" from Flickr. Six pointed stars are abundant in Bosnia. 

Mostar, Bosnia-1

Six pointed star in Bosnia
Photo of Six pointed star in Bosnia is courtesy of "cvritenour" from Flickr who wrote in the caption:

Ironically, the Star of David is considered a symbol of free religion in Bosnia. Perhaps because it is neither Islam or Christian, but it was carved all over the House

There are 10 white Six pointed stars on white background on the flag of Federacija Bosne i Hercegovine, which represent the 10 regions of the Federation.