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Weavers also made flatwoven rugs in large quantities. Among the most collectible of Shahsavan weavings are the SOUMAK saddlebags, which feature striking designs and crisp colors. The same technique was used for large transport bags, and occasionally for other tribal items.<br>

Weavers also made flatwoven rugs in large quantities. Among the most collectible of Shahsavan weavings are the SOUMAK saddlebags, which feature striking designs and crisp colors. The same technique was used for large transport bags, and occasionally for other tribal items.<br>

Some Shahsavan rugs were finely woven and possibly made by brides before marriage as a dowry, or as a gift to the Khans (area leaders).<br>

Some Shahsavan rugs were finely woven and possibly made by brides before marriage as a dowry, or as a gift to the Khans (area leaders).<br>

Shahsavan weavings are usually made in tribal items, but occasionally runners are found in the market to approximately twelve fect in length. The gradio quality ranges froni medium to fine.

Shahsavan weavings are usually made in tribal items, but occasionally runners are found in the market to approximately twelve fect in length. The grade quality ranges from medium to fine.

Another popular style waren by the northwestern Shahsavan tribe is the one used for JAJIM (flatweave) RUGS, Jajim weavings are very beautitul in coloration, with vertical stripes and connecting geometric flowens, vines, and leaves, as well as S motifs and other tribal ornaments. The primary colors ar reds, blues, suld, srens, browns, and ivory. Some tine examples are exccured in silk.<br>

Another popular style woven by the northwestern Shahsavan tribe is the one used for JAJIM (flatweave) RUGS. Jajim weavings are very beautitul in coloration, with vertical stripes and connecting geometric flowers, vines, and leaves, as well as S motifs and other tribal ornaments. The primary colors are reds, blues, gold, greens, browns, and ivory. Some fine examples are exccured in silk.<br>

The western Shahsavan tribes who live in the Hamadan Province weave rugs similar to Hamadan villasta spyles. These rugs are known in the antique market from the late nineteenth century. They are categorized under the Mosul rug group. The rugs hare 3 cotton foundation and a wool pile tied with the Turkish (symmetric) knot.

The western Shahsavan tribes who live in the [[Hamadan Rug|Hamadan]] Province weave rugs similar to Hamadan village styles. These rugs are known in the antique market from the late nineteenth century. They are categorized under the [[Mosul Rug|Mosul]] rug group. The rugs have a [[Cotton|cotton]] foundation and a wool pile tied with the Turkish (symmetric) knot.<br>

Shahisaran tribal rugs of the Varamin region are known in the antique market from the late nineteenth century. These rugs follow tradicional wearing sales of northwestern Shahsaran weavings in design, technique, and coloration. Most of the rugs from this period have tribal - Minakhani (rosettelinked trellis) patterns.<br>

Shahsavan tribal rugs of the [[Varamin Rug|Varamin]] region are known in the antique market from the late nineteenth century. These rugs follow tradicional wearing sales of northwestern Shahsaran weavings in design, technique, and coloration. Most of the rugs from this period have tribal - [[Minakhani Design|Minakhani]] (rosettelinked trellis) patterns.<br>

During the 1920s Varamin wearers switched to a cir weare, with carpets on a cotton foundation and a wool pile. Floral designs were delineated in 3 higher-quality weare that became popular both domestically and for foreign export. This successful alteradon had a great economic impact for the Varamin population.<ref>Moheban, 2015, p.525-526</ref><br>

During the 1920s Varamin wearers switched to a city weave, with carpets on a cotton foundation and a wool pile. Floral designs were delineated in a higher-quality weare that became popular both domestically and for foreign export. This successful alteradon had a great economic impact for the Varamin population.<ref>Moheban, 2015, p.525-526</ref><br>

== Materials ==

== Materials ==