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1 Elephant-Foot Design
The term used for a coarse form of octagon, used by the Central Asian rug makers as a motif. It is usually shaped very unevenly (see Rugs)Dictionary of the English textile terms > Elephant-Foot Design
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2 Eastern Rugs And Carpet Design
The motifs used by the hand-loom weavers in Persia and other Eastern countries are known under the following terms: - The Herati, Mina Khani, Pear or cone, Rosettet Eight-pointed star. Cloud band, Tri, Clef, leaf, Latchhook, Comb, Octagon, Elephant-foot, Swastika, Henna flower, and Palmette (see Rugs)Dictionary of the English textile terms > Eastern Rugs And Carpet Design
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