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== Techniques and structures ==
== Techniques and structures ==
=== Color and dyeing ===
=== Color and dyeing ===
The carpets generally have a brick-red or deep red background. Different shades of blue were used for the medallion and border. In addition to these colors, shades of red, ivory, green, rust, camel, coral, and brown are utilized for the design elements. Dark brown or black was incorporated for design outlines.<ref>Moheban, 2015, p.526-527</ref>
=== Motifs and Designs ===
=== Motifs and Designs ===
Sharabian background designs are nearly [[Geometric Design|geometric]] or quasigeometric, featuring [[Medallion Design|medallion]] or all-over styles. The motifs include palmettes, leaves, and vines, with primitive nomadic design elements.<ref>Moheban, 2015, p.526-527</ref>
Sharabian background designs are nearly [[Geometric Design|geometric]] or quasigeometric, featuring [[Medallion Design|medallion]] or all-over styles. The motifs include palmettes, leaves, and vines, with primitive nomadic design elements.<ref>Moheban, 2015, p.526-527</ref>