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Mosul and Meshed rugs

So named because these rugs were marketed at Mosul, near the jruins of ancient Nineveh in North Persia. They are a link be­tween the typical designs of the Caucasus and those of Iran.

Sometimes their designs are like the Hamadan, but because they were made by nomad weavers from the North, East, and South, they differ widely. They often have yellow or henna colors predominating. They are tied with the Ghiordes knot.

A good sturdy rug in light clear color. A medallion or pole me­dallion, often on a red ground. Tied with the Sehna knot.