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=== Motifs and Designs ===
=== Motifs and Designs ===
The carpets are [[Floral Deisgn|floral]] and copy the designs of Isfahans with Shah Abbas patterns. The carpets are woven in an [[Allover Design|allover]] or [[Medallion Design|medallion]] style.<ref> Moheban, 2015, p.420</ref><br>
The carpets are [[Floral Deisgn|floral]] and copy the designs of Isfahans with Shah Abbas patterns. The carpets are woven in an [[Allover Design|allover]] or [[Medallion Design|medallion]] style.<ref> Moheban, 2015, p.420</ref><br>
+Known for curvilinear patterns with medallions, Najafabad rugs will typically feature symmetrical designs of single medallions, flowing vines, and sword flowers on an ivory background. The symmetrical and well balanced designs on Najafabad rugs often feature a striking contrast between the borders and field. Najafabad rugs in the Kashan style is decorated with variations on a traditional floral pattern that hasn't changed a great deal since the 17th century - a single medallion in the center, and Persian floral motifs including arabesques, flower stems, palmettos, rosettes, and blossom and leaf motifs forming extremely dense patterns.<br>
=== Weaving techniques ===
=== Weaving techniques ===