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Meshkin carpets are of high quality, as they have
an average of 30 Raj (knots). The weavers utilize strong colors
such as powerful blues and dark red. Other colors include
green, olive green and navy blue. In fact, a unique characteristic
of these rugs is their uneven coloring. Meshkin carpets are
tribal rugs that utilize geometric patterns. Among the geometric
patterns, diamond medallions are very common in the design
of these rugs. The size of most of the Meshkin carpets is
mid-size, though they are available in different sizes.
They utilize rough wool, and have a thick and tight pile.
The knot used by the weavers is the Turkish
knot. The weavers use sturdy knots while making Meshkin
carpets. The weave is usually tight and utilizes the best
dyes and wool. The warps are cotton, while the weft may be
either cotton or wool. Thus, these rugs are durable because
of their tight laces, knots and pile. In addition, because
of their striking designs, these rugs have a beautiful appearance.
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