WikiRug:Featured Article/2021/5

The Goravan rugs and carpets have a cotton foundation and a wool pile. The Turkish (symmetric) knot is used. Goravan carpet designs are geometric, with either a medallion or an allover style. In general these carpets are well known for having a large center medallion with medallion sections in the corners. The designs feature large stylized palmettes, leaves, and vines with primitive nomadic motifs and ornaments. (Full article...)