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== Techniques and structures ==
== Techniques and structures ==
=== Color and dyeing ===
=== Color and dyeing ===
+Antique Shahsavans are beautiful in coloration and in design exccution. They are in demand by collectors in the market.<br>
+The colors used for the fields are reds, dark blues, ivory, and, occasionally, yellow and coral. These hues are interchangeable with the border. In addition, blues, browns, greens, gold, and cinnamon are used in the benders, medallion, and design clements.<ref>Moheban, 2015, p.525-526</ref><br>
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=== Motifs and Designs ===
=== Motifs and Designs ===
shahsavan rug designs are [[Geometric Design|geometric]], with tribal influences from the CAUCASUS and TURKESTAN regions. The field layouts are [[Allover Design|allover]] or single [[Medallion Design|medallion]] patterns featuring Star motifs, diamond-shaped lozenges, diagonal stripes, flower heads, animals, birds, human shapes, and other tribal designs.<ref>Moheban, 2015, p.525</ref><br>
shahsavan rug designs are [[Geometric Design|geometric]], with tribal influences from the CAUCASUS and TURKESTAN regions. The field layouts are [[Allover Design|allover]] or single [[Medallion Design|medallion]] patterns featuring Star motifs, diamond-shaped lozenges, diagonal stripes, flower heads, animals, birds, human shapes, and other tribal designs.<ref>Moheban, 2015, p.525</ref><br>