The mulberry tree ( Dut Ağacı ) holds a sacred and functional place in Turkish and Cypriot folk culture. For artists like , a Cypriot musician and administrator, such symbols often represent deep-rooted traditions, ranging from the material used to craft musical instruments to the spiritual "soul" of a home. 2. Cultural and Spiritual Significance
: Artists like Hüseyin Balcı (often confused with Ballı) have written poems titled or featuring the mulberry tree as a backdrop for memory and longing. Huseyin Balli Dut Agaci
In Alevi-Bektashi tradition, the mulberry tree is considered the "spirit of the house" and a symbol of peace and abundance. The mulberry tree ( Dut Ağacı ) holds