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MEDALLION/KORANI

A central medallion which is widely used on the Oriental carpets is believed that weavers adopted form the book covers. Since it was used on Koran covers, it was called Korani design.

REPEATED MEDALLION

Many Turkish carpets have repetion of central medallions in the lay out of designs.

MEDALLION COLUMN

A column which is formed by the repeat of the medallion designs is often used on the tribal rugs and kilims. It is suggested that this symbolized he tree of life.

 
 
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