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=== Motifs and patterns ===
=== Motifs and patterns ===
Meymeh carpet designs are similar to those of early twentieth-century Josheghans, but Meymeh weavings are bolder and sharper in design detail because of the finer weave quality.
The patterns are semigeometric and have a medallion or allover style. In the background, the design features an arrangement of individual shrubs in diagonal rows, flower bouquets, willow trees, and plants. The center medallion is diamond-shaped and features shrub and willow tree motifs. The main border generally has alternating palmette and flower sprays with vine designs guarded by a cypress tree or leaf motif. The minor borders have repeated flowers with leaves and vines.<ref>Moheban, 2015, p.386</ref>
=== Weaving techniques ===
=== Weaving techniques ===
The Persian (asymmetric) knot is always employed. Meymeh formats run from small mats to room-size rugs. The carpets are generally woven from very good to fine in grade quality.<ref>Moheban, 2015, p.386</ref>
The Persian (asymmetric) knot is always employed. Meymeh formats run from small mats to room-size rugs. The carpets are generally woven from very good to fine in grade quality.<ref>Moheban, 2015, p.386</ref>