talim

Definition

A written code or shorthand system used by Kashmiri carpet weavers consisting of ancient symbols representing specific knots, colors, and design patterns.

Etymology

The word is derived from the Arabic term 'ta'lim', meaning instruction, teaching, or knowledge. It was adopted into the Kashmiri language to refer to the instructional design strips used by weavers.

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