Karkailun
Karkailun is a term used in several contexts with no universally accepted definition. In some ethnographic and folkloric sources, karkailun denotes a traditional practice that combines ritual elements with artistic expression. In other contexts, it is described as a decorative pattern or motif found in crafts, textiles, or jewelry. A third usage treats karkailun as a form of narrative performance or storytelling technique within oral traditions. Because of its polysemic nature, karkailun is often described differently depending on the source and region.
Etymology: The origin of karkailun is uncertain. Scholarly discussions have proposed multiple etymologies drawn from various
Usage and regional notes: Documentation of karkailun is limited and dispersed. In some local accounts, it functions
In literature and media: The term appears in contemporary fantasy and speculative fiction as a fictional concept—used
See also: Glossary of folklore terms; Cultural anthropology; Textile design.