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Kheshti خشتی
Kheshti (Persian 'brick-like', from khesht, a mud brick) is a design that divides the field into a grid of square or rectangular compartments, each holding its own motif. Iranica names the brick-patterned rugs of Chahar Mahal-e Bakhtiari as the classic example; the layout is woven in other regions too.
Also Khesti · brick design · panel design · compartment design · garden panel · tile design
See also Qab, Qabi (frame), Lattice, Cypress (sarv)
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