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=== Motifs and Designs ===
=== Motifs and Designs ===
+Early Saveh rugs are [[Geometric Design|geometric]], with tribal designs in either an [[Allover Design|allover]] or [[Medallion Design|medallion]] style. The allover patterns have tribal design elements such as flower heads, + Hook and S motifs, animals, and birds. The medallion style has one, two, or three pendant-shaped medallions mostly in an Open Field background. The borders generally have an alternating large leaf with flower head motif.<br>
+By the last quarter of the twentieth century, some Saveh weavers switched from using their traditional designs to making rugs similar to those of neighboring areas to better satisfy the demand of domestic and foreign export consumers.<ref>Moheban, 2015, p.501</ref><br>
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=== Weaving techniques ===
=== Weaving techniques ===
The Turkish ([[Symmetrical Knot|symmetric]]) knot is employed. Saveh formats range from small bags to rugs approximately seven feet by four feet six inches. Runners were also woven in variety of lengths. The weavings are made in grade qualities of good to very good.<ref>Moheban, 2015, p.501</ref>
The Turkish ([[Symmetrical Knot|symmetric]]) knot is employed. Saveh formats range from small bags to rugs approximately seven feet by four feet six inches. Runners were also woven in variety of lengths. The weavings are made in grade qualities of good to very good.<ref>Moheban, 2015, p.501</ref>