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The flatweave rug features a vibrant geometric design with a central navy-blue field filled with a lattice of colorful hexagons in red, yellow, blue, and white. A wide red border, adorned with small geometric motifs, frames the central panel. 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The rug features a dark brown field filled with a lattice of interlocking, colorful diamond shapes in red, orange, blue, green, and cream. Small stylized bird figures are visible within the field. A wide, multi-banded border in cream and red, adorned with geometric and stylized plant motifs, frames the central design. 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The visible examples in the image include a figure with a topknot and rich red and black patterned robes alongside a large green frog, and another figure in blue and purple patterned robes riding a black bull-like creature with white horns and blue hooves. 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Also included are a large, deep bowl with a flowing blue design, numerous smaller bowls with repeating floral patterns, and a rectangular dish depicting a landscape. 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