WARRUG.COM! Design Forms in Afghan War Rugs : Medallions, Borders, etc.

War Carpet Designs: Medallion

Medallion

Eight lobe Baluchi medallion. Unusual features are light field and bright colors.

Medallion

Geometric medallions have solid edges, are usually light colored, and contain peacocks and flower motifs.

Medallion

This is an unusual medallion both in design and that it is from a Baghlani rug which typically feature rows of weapons, not medallions

Medallion

This is from a most unusual rug featuring unusual medallions all strung together. It is noteworthy that the bright colors in this photo are silk.

Medallion

Persianate medallion. Beautiful medallion

Medallion

New fangled medallion in Turkmen rug, basically a very unusual red rug.

Medallion

Eight lobed Baluchi medallion. Probably a cloud motif, in the Chinese 'Cloudband' tradition.

Medallion

Cruciform center medallion in diamond herati style rug

Medallion

One style of medallion

Medallion

First example of geometric medallion. Excellent rug.

Medallion

""Checkered Field"" style medallion. Cruciform, nice colors.

Medallion

Best quality Khal Mohamadi medallion.

Medallion

Minor medallion, very beautiful and rare.

Medallion

Template example of what warrug.com calls ""Small Floral Medallion"". This rug is best quality, and quality is reflected in drawing.