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    Key features                                          2  Artisans use Tich or Zanjeer stitches to carefully shape
                                                                        the curved or turning motif.
                    Feature               Description
                 Placement     At each corner of the shawl, where     3  The Charkoon often mirrors elements from the border
                                                                        design but may be slightly stylized to accommodate
                               horizontal and vertical borders meet     the angle.
                 Style         Often a floral or paisley-based motif,
                               designed to curve or turn the corner   Importance of Charkoon
                 Connection    Bridges the lengthwise border (long    •  A well-made Charkoon reflects the skill of the artisan,
                 role          palla) and widthwise border (short       as turning a flowing design around a 90° angle without
                               palla)                                   breaking continuity is technically challenging.
                 Symmetry      Must be balanced and identical on all   •  Essential  in  dual-sided  Sozni  (Do-Rukha),  where
                               four corners for a professional look     even the Charkoon must be perfectly mirrored on
                How It’s executed                                       both sides.
                1  The design is pre-marked using tracing or stenciling
                   to ensure alignment.

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