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=== Motifs and Designs ===
=== Motifs and Designs ===
+Najafabad field colors are ivory or reds, although a small percentage has a blue field. In addition to these colors, varying shades of green, blue, gold, brown, gray, cinnamon, and other hues are chosen for the design elements, borders, and medallion.<ref> Moheban, 2015, p.420</ref><br>
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=== Weaving techniques ===
=== Weaving techniques ===
The Persian ([[Asymmetric Knot|asymmetric]]) knot is employed, but in a lower weave count compared to authentic [[Isfahan Rug|Isfahan]] carpets. Najafabad carpet sizes generally range from small room to large living room dimensions. The weavings are mainly good to very good in grade quality.<ref> Moheban, 2015, p.420</ref><br>
The Persian ([[Asymmetric Knot|asymmetric]]) knot is employed, but in a lower weave count compared to authentic [[Isfahan Rug|Isfahan]] carpets. Najafabad carpet sizes generally range from small room to large living room dimensions. The weavings are mainly good to very good in grade quality.<ref> Moheban, 2015, p.420</ref><br>