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There are many patterns with symbolic value in the old and current traditions, which are inseparable features from Mongolian society. The starting point for this paper is a particular symbol found on a 21 by 21 cm square silk cloth dating back to the early twentieth century. Embroidered on each of the four corners of the silk cloth is the chandmani erdene pattern, the “wishing jewel”, and in the middle there is a much larger embroidery representing the tavan nüden hee, i.e. the “five eyes pattern”. Concerning the origin of this symbol, according to the available Mongolian sources, the “five eyes pattern” belongs to the ancient Mongolian tradition. Its existence is historically proven from the oldest times as meaning nobleness, respectfulness, protection, strength and sacredness.