Star of the Orient

By the middle ages, the eight-point star was widely used as a symbol in Islamic art. It is called "Khatim" or "Khatim Sulayman", the seal of the prophets, as in the signet ring. The zellige artisans also refer to the eight-point star as "Sibniyyah", "Sabniyyah", which is a derivative of the number seven "Sab’ah". The eight-point star as a symbol marks early human understanding of the intelligent order that underlies our universe. Today, it carries religious and mystical associations. Known as the "Khatim", the "Seal of the Prophets" in Islamic cultures. Inspired by this rich background, I was invited to design a new censer model for The Star of the Orient, a homeware brand based in Saudi Arabia.