MEDALLION/KORANI
A central medalion which is widely used on the Oriental carpets is believed
that weavers adopted form the book covers. Since it was used on Coran covers, it
was called Korani design.
REPEATED MEDALLION
Many Turkish carpets have repetion of central medalions in the lay out of
designs.
MEDALION COLOUMN
A coloumn which is formed by the repeat of the medallion designs is often
used on the tribal rugs and kilims. It is suggested that this symbolised he tree
of life.
