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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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