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=== Motifs and patterns ===

=== Motifs and patterns ===

Qashqai rugs have [[Geometric Design|geometric]] designs and often have mostly a center [[Medallion Design|medallion]] and medallion quadrants in the corners of the field. At times, two or three medallions decorate the background. The design motifs feature small [[Flower Design|flowers]], leaves, tribal, ornaments, animals, and birds strongly reminiscent of weavings from Asia Minor. Qashqai weavers also replicated famous traditional Persian [[Boteh Design|Boteh]] (paisley), [[Herati Design|Herati]] (fish), and [[Minakhani Design|Minakhani]] (rosette-linked trellis) designs in the background and medallions of rugs. Occasionally, the [[Turkoman Rug|Turkmen]] [[Gul Motif|Gul]] (flower) surrounded with Hook motifs was used as the medallion and in the corners of the field. Another Qashqai field design has horizontal, vertical, or diagonal stripes featuring flowers and leaves. Qashqai weavers also made fine rugs with a silk weft in the famous Persepolis historical design.<br>

Qashqai rugs have [[Geometric Design|geometric]] designs and often have mostly a center [[Medallion Design|medallion]] and medallion quadrants in the corners of the field. At times, two or three medallions decorate the background. The design motifs feature small [[Flower Design|flowers]], leaves, tribal, ornaments, animals, and birds strongly reminiscent of weavings from Asia Minor. Qashqai weavers also replicated famous traditional Persian [[Boteh Design|Boteh]] (paisley), [[Herati Design|Herati]] (fish), and [[Minakhani Design|Minakhani]] (rosette-linked trellis) designs in the background and medallions of rugs. Occasionally, the [[Turkoman Rug|Turkmen]] [[Gul Motif|Gul]] (flower) surrounded with Hook motifs was used as the medallion and in the corners of the field. Another Qashqai field design has horizontal, vertical, or diagonal stripes featuring flowers and leaves. Qashqai weavers also made fine rugs with a silk weft in the famous Persepolis historical design.<br>

One particularly famous rug style by the Kashkuli features a Millefleurs geometric design. This pattern was inspired by Mughal-period KASHMIR designs. This allover style has a Mihrab (prayer arch) that is supported by a cypress tree woven on each side of the field.<br>

One particularly famous rug style by the Kashkuli features a Millefleurs geometric design. This pattern was inspired by Mughal-period KASHMIR designs. This allover style has a Mihrab (prayer arch) that is supported by a cypress tree woven on each side of the field. The Shekarlu Qashqai design characteristics have dense allover patterns. The rugs feature tribal elements, leaves, *Shrub motifs, and ornaments edged by * Hook motifs. Animals and birds are also included in some pieces. The border designs mostly have repeated elements of shrubs with lozengeshaped Turkmen guls. The Shekarlu field coloration has blues, ivory, or reds. These hues are interchangeable with the main border.

<ref>Moheban, 2015, p.459</ref>

Another design characteristic woven by the Qashqai features a lion in four corners of the background. Occasionally, one large lion dominates the entire field of the rug. The lion symbolizes power and the proud nature of the Qashqai tribe. In the past, the Qashqai were known to be strong fighters and protectors of their region.<br>

<ref>Moheban, 2015, p.459-461</ref>

=== Weaving techniques ===

=== Weaving techniques ===