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... Persia ) , and Europe . The Persian , or Sehna , knot is used principally in Iran , India , China , and Egypt . The Spanish knot , used mainly in Spain , differs from the other two types in looping around only one warp yarn . After the ...
... Persia ) , and Europe . The Persian , or Sehna , knot is used principally in Iran , India , China , and Egypt . The Spanish knot , used mainly in Spain , differs from the other two types in looping around only one warp yarn . After the ...
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The world's most famous Persian carpets Herāt carpets Figure 13 : Detail of a Persian wool hunting carpet. medallions could cover multiple vine and flower patterns . The depiction of the latter motifs is more relaxed than their medieval ...
The world's most famous Persian carpets Herāt carpets Figure 13 : Detail of a Persian wool hunting carpet. medallions could cover multiple vine and flower patterns . The depiction of the latter motifs is more relaxed than their medieval ...
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... Persia has been somewhat revived . followed Persian designs , indeed , were possibly worked by immigrant Persians and Egyptians , or followed native traditions . The former , made on court looms , displayed exquisite cloud bands and ...
... Persia has been somewhat revived . followed Persian designs , indeed , were possibly worked by immigrant Persians and Egyptians , or followed native traditions . The former , made on court looms , displayed exquisite cloud bands and ...
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