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== Techniques and structures ==
== Techniques and structures ==
=== Color and dyeing ===
=== Color and dyeing ===
The Shiraz rug field color is generally deep red and occasionally a shade of blue or ivory. In addition, different shades of brown, red, green, and yellow are used for the borders, medallion, corners, design elements, and in some instances, for the background. Dark brown or black outlines the designs.<ref>Moheban, 2015, p.531</ref><br>
=== Motifs and Designs ===
=== Motifs and Designs ===
Shiraz rugs have [[Geometric Design|geometric]] designs with a [[Medallion Design|medallion]], [[Allover Design|allover]], or Mihrab (prayer arch) styles. The medallion design generally has one to four lozenge-shaped medallions, often edged by stylized Hook motifs. Small flower heads, leaves, vines, animals, birds, and other elements are woven in the background and medallion. Another pattern is the traditional Boteh (paisley), which was taken from the neighboring [[Kerman Rug|Kerman]] Province and appears in Shiraz rug fields. The Moharamat (stripes) design is woven vertically, horizontally, and diagonally in the background. The stripes in this style can be either narrow or wide throughout the background, and the border is sometimes also striped. The Lattice design was also made in rugs and features shrubs or flower heads. Other Shiraz designs are the Mihrab (prayer arch), Shrub, and Tree of Life, produced in a tribal style. The rugs generally have one or two narrow major borders and minor borders.<ref>Moheban, 2015, p.530-531</ref><br>
Shiraz rugs have [[Geometric Design|geometric]] designs with a [[Medallion Design|medallion]], [[Allover Design|allover]], or Mihrab (prayer arch) styles. The medallion design generally has one to four lozenge-shaped medallions, often edged by stylized Hook motifs. Small flower heads, leaves, vines, animals, birds, and other elements are woven in the background and medallion. Another pattern is the traditional Boteh (paisley), which was taken from the neighboring [[Kerman Rug|Kerman]] Province and appears in Shiraz rug fields. The Moharamat (stripes) design is woven vertically, horizontally, and diagonally in the background. The stripes in this style can be either narrow or wide throughout the background, and the border is sometimes also striped. The Lattice design was also made in rugs and features shrubs or flower heads. Other Shiraz designs are the Mihrab (prayer arch), Shrub, and Tree of Life, produced in a tribal style. The rugs generally have one or two narrow major borders and minor borders.<ref>Moheban, 2015, p.530-531</ref><br>