{"product_id":"flag-of-the-emirate-of-soran-iraq-sticker-vinyl-kiss-cut-decal","title":"Flag of the Emirate of Soran (Iraq) STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal","description":"\u003ch2\u003eFlag of the Emirate of Soran (Iraq) STICKER Vinyl Kiss-Cut Decal: Design Description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis vinyl kiss-cut decal showcases the historical flag of the Emirate of Soran, a symbol of Kurdish sovereignty in northern Iraq during the late 18th and early to mid-19th centuries. The design is a vivid representation of a significant piece of Kurdish heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eVisual Elements\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe flag's design is dominated by a bold, solid red background. Centered on this field are the prominent white emblems of Islam and Kurdish identity: a white crescent and a five-pointed white star.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSymbolism and Meaning\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe crescent moon and star, similar to those found on Ottoman flags, represent the Islamic faith, which was a central part of the Emirate's identity. However, the adoption of this design by the Soran Emirate, a Kurdish principality, subtly adapted the Ottoman visual language to reflect their unique Kurdish context and semi-independent status.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe flag's overall design served to assert the Emirate's presence and cultural distinction in a region where both Ottoman and Persian powers had influence, making this flag a powerful statement of Kurdish pride and self-determination.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Sticker Space","offers":[{"title":"2 Inch \/ White","offer_id":46834053152986,"sku":null,"price":2.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/thestickerspace.com\/products\/flag-of-the-emirate-of-soran-iraq-sticker-vinyl-kiss-cut-decal","provider":"The Sticker Space","version":"1.0","type":"link"}