🧶💖 Welcome to Our Friendship Blanket Activity!✨ by DERYA KARAHAN https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb 🌍🧶This Padlet has been created to share the collaborative “Friendship Blanket” made by teachers together with their students.🤝🧩 en-us 2025-11-19 12:54:29 UTC 2026-02-17 11:44:41 UTC hello@padlet.com 🧶🌍 Friendship Blanket deryakrhn1920 https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3690065027 This Padlet has been created to share the collaborative “Friendship Blanket” that teachers and students will prepare together. Each teacher will design a blanket using country symbols with their students, and students will create their own products inspired by the symbols they select. All works will be completed by the last week of November.

]]> 2025-11-19 13:08:00 UTC https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3690065027 The Friendship Blanket We Created Together – Final Version deryakrhn1920 https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3690070463 Our Friendship Blanket

]]> 2025-11-19 13:12:20 UTC https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3690070463 Anika Vaivade/ Kokneses pamatskola- attīstības centrs https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3690652103 The students searched for and chose Latvian symbols of power.

]]> 2025-11-19 19:41:25 UTC https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3690652103 https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3690654303 Explanation of power symbols

]]> 2025-11-19 19:43:13 UTC https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3690654303 Derya KARAHAN/Cultural Symbol Meanings for Our Friendship Blanket Activity deryakrhn1920 https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3691724237 These visuals represent some of the most well-known cultural symbols of Türkiye. Each symbol reflects a part of the country’s history, art, and traditional values. They are used in our Friendship Blanket activity to help students recognize national identity, cultural heritage, and meaningful motifs from Türkiye.

]]> 2025-11-20 09:34:14 UTC https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3691724237 Derya KARAHAN/ Students’ Friendship Blanket Poster Work deryakrhn1920 https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3691747255 Our students are preparing a Friendship Blanket poster to reflect the spirit of unity, cooperation, and cultural diversity in our project.

]]> 2025-11-20 09:53:11 UTC https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3691747255 Ramazan ÖZYURT/Meaning of the Symbols https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3692473258 This poster explains the values and messages represented by the symbols designed by our students. Each symbol carries a special meaning that contributes to the theme of friendship, cooperation, and cultural sharing.

]]> 2025-11-20 19:26:09 UTC https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3692473258 Göksan GÜMÜŞ/ Symbols of Friendship https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3692495995 The Silent Language of Anatolia: Woven Wishes" Kilim motifs are secret letters written with thread, symbolizing every wish, fear, and belief of the weaver. Each pattern whispers of fertility, strength, and protection from the evil eye.


]]> 2025-11-20 19:47:46 UTC https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3692495995 Derya KARAHAN/ BLANKET OF FRIENDSHIP: Our Cultural Symbols deryakrhn1920 https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3692517685 Students’ Friendship Blanket Poster Work

Our students are preparing a Friendship Blanket poster to reflect the spirit of unity, cooperation, and cultural diversity in our project.


]]> 2025-11-20 20:09:43 UTC https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3692517685 Ramazan ÖZYURT/ BLANKET OF FRIENDSHI deryakrhn1920 https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3693462630 2025-11-21 10:15:59 UTC https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3693462630 https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3696527147 The blanket uses traditional Romanian patterns that symbolize family, life, and protection. The simple shapes along the edges are old symbols meant to bring good luck and keep evil away. The diamond shapes in the middle show a connection to the land and to tradition. The Romanian coat of arms in the center represents national pride and identity.

]]> 2025-11-24 16:16:39 UTC https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3696527147 https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3696527864 The red in the background: the bloodshed that was endured by the heroes of our country

the star in the middle: the sun that shines over Romania

the triangles: our cultures that keep us alive

the little black stars: the unpolluted sky above rural Romania

the hearts: the unity and friendship Romanians have

the black cross: our main religion, the undying love for our Creator.

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    • Hi! I'm David! I've now finished my Virtual Blanket, too!

    Here are the meanings of the symbols:

    - The green objects represent pine trees

    - The yellow objects represent the ears of grain

    - The red objects represent rhombuses, a national Romanian symbol

    ]]>     2025-11-24 16:17:56 UTC https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3696528435     https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3696529077

  • The x-s represent the women’s handwork and print on everything;

  • The tiny braches represent the Pam Sunday, rickety branches

  • The diamonds are the symbols of protection, the schields

    • The star announces the birth of Christ

    ]]>     2025-11-24 16:18:32 UTC https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3696529077     https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3696535065 The flowers represent the purity and beauty of our Holy Virgin. The leaves are rhe elements used to oil the Lord’s wounds. I inspired myself from the floral decoration towels that decorate the plates on the walls of traditional houses.

    ]]>     2025-11-24 16:23:07 UTC https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3696535065     https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3696537726 The star in the middle shows us the right way, just as the one which showed the magi and the shepherds the right way to baby Jesus. The cross is the symbol of faith and the flowers are symbols of purity and devotion.

    ]]>     2025-11-24 16:25:25 UTC https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3696537726     CULTURE SYMBOLS OF THE CITY I LIVE IN KONYA https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3698394629 2025-11-25 19:24:44 UTC https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3698394629 WOOL CARPET https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3698427568 Konya wool rugs are striking representations of Anatolia’s ancient weaving tradition. Adorned with rich deep reds, intense blues, and warm earthy tones, these rugs feature geometric and floral motifs that make each one a true work of art. Every knot reflects the craftsmanship and patience of skilled artisans; with their durability and aesthetic elegance, Konya rugs hold a unique place in Turkish handicrafts.

    ]]>     2025-11-25 20:10:18 UTC https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3698427568     https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3699356744 To create a more colorful, symbolic friendship quilt, the students explored the meaning of Latvian folk patterns – using online resources, applying and drawing mitten patterns. In their part of the quilt, they included Latvian pattern symbols: Jumi, which represents fertility, prosperity, and wealth, and Skujiņa, a symbol of luck, blessing, and good fortune. Pattern symbols can convey magical power to clothing and other types of products.

    ]]>     2025-11-26 09:41:48 UTC https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3699356744     Daina Logina https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3699357815 2025-11-26 09:42:49 UTC https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3699357815 Friendship Blanket https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3699745108 Evil eye bead, tulip, crescent figures are among the important symbols of our country. The birth of these symbols dates back to a deep-rooted history. Tea, bagel, Turkish coffee and Turkish delight are symbolic foods of our country. We wanted to add these symbols to our study because my students also came to mind.

    ]]>     2025-11-26 15:21:54 UTC https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3699745108     ÜMMÜGÜL ÖZHEKİM/DEMİRTAŞ A.İ.H.L./ Turkish Symbols Research gulozhekim https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3700996743 We did research for Turkish symbols and their meanings.

    ]]>     2025-11-27 11:27:44 UTC https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3700996743     ÜMMÜGÜL ÖZHEKİM / DEMİRTAŞ A.İ.H.L. / Turkish Symbols We've Chosen https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3701030495 2025-11-27 12:01:23 UTC https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3701030495 edytamichalak https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3703690438 Kashubian Embroidery (Haft Kaszubski)

    The flowers show the beauty and peace of Kashubian tradition. Characteristic blue, yellow, green, and red floral designs. Each color carries symbolic meaning—blue for sky and sea, green for hope, and red for love and sacrifice.

    ]]>     2025-11-30 14:35:56 UTC https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3703690438     edytamichalak https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3703745013 Tree of Life (Drzewo Życia)


    An ancient Slavic motif present in many Polish embroideries and decorations. It symbolizes harmony between the world of people, spirits and nature; rebirth, growth and continuity of the family.


    ]]>     2025-11-30 15:54:06 UTC https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3703745013     https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3706811031 2025-12-02 12:44:52 UTC https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3706811031 https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3706812957 Meaning:

    The rooster symbolizes alertness, protection, courage, and a new beginning. It was believed that the rooster keeps away evil spirits because it greets the sunrise and brings light into the home.

    ]]>     2025-12-02 12:46:31 UTC https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3706812957     https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3706813389 2025-12-02 12:46:54 UTC https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3706813389 https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3706814037 2025-12-02 12:47:21 UTC https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3706814037 As part of our project, the pupils selected several traditional Čičmany symbols and used them to create their own Slovak folk-inspired blanket design. https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3706819069 2025-12-02 12:51:04 UTC https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3706819069 Meaning of the symbols: https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3706820142

  • Diamond (Rhombus): woman, home, protection

  • Cross / X: protection from evil

  • Spiral: life, energy

  • Wave line: water, harmony

  • Star / Sun: light and hope

  • Triangles / Arrows: strength and direction

  • Heart: love and family

  • Tree of Life: growth and connection between generations

    • ]]>     2025-12-02 12:51:49 UTC https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3706820142     Turkish Kilim Motifs and Their Meanings esramangan82 https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3712085923 Turkish Kilim Motifs and Their Meanings

    Numerous traditional motifs and patterns are found in woven products in our country, including carpets, kilims, bags, and saddlebags. These patterns and motifs, dating from the past to the present, have special meanings and names. These patterns and motifs symbolize the type of weaving, social status, desires, wishes, expectations, beliefs, states of marriage and singlehood, migration, disaster, sadness, joy, worry, happiness, longing and expectations, love, separation, wishes, and desires.

    ]]>     2025-12-05 16:42:03 UTC https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3712085923     While doing research on traditional rug motifs esramangan82 https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3712093481 While conducting research on traditional rug motifs, our students conducted preliminary research on the internet.

    ]]>     2025-12-05 16:49:49 UTC https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3712093481     edytamichalak https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3713399514 In Polish tradition, a hen symbolizes home, safety, motherhood, and everyday prosperity. It is also seen as a sign of care, protection, and the warmth of family life.

    ]]>     2025-12-07 17:49:38 UTC https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3713399514     They chose the motifs they liked from among the Turkish motifs, added them to the friendship blanket, and researched their meanings. https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3714042841 2025-12-08 06:04:15 UTC https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3714042841 https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3714062663 We learn the meaning of motifs.

    ]]>     2025-12-08 06:22:57 UTC https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3714062663     Unity of Cultures: Our Collaborative Friendship Blanket kizilyerhaoo https://padlet.com/deryakrhn1920/fv9n6hdclv1clssb/wish/3720277136 A friendship blanket woven through the cooperation of all partner countries, combining our cultural values and national symbols. A beautiful symbol of unity, solidarity, and cultural diversity.

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