For an artist like Hüseyin Ballı, "Dut Ağacı" is more than a botanical subject; it is a multi-layered symbol of heritage. It represents the physical medium of music (the wood of the guitar or saz), the spiritual protection of the home, and the agricultural history of Cyprus and Anatolia.

: Traditions hold that the first mulberry tree in Anatolia grew from a burnt branch thrown by Hoca Ahmet Yesevi, marking the location of sacred dervish lodges.

: In broader Turkic musicology, the mulberry is essential for the construction of the tambur , valued for its durability and acoustic properties. 4. Literary Context

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