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Thread & color choices Symbolic blending in mehrab design

Traditional colors Used for Mehrab in Sozni is often combined with
Deep red & maroon Royal, traditional pieces • Chinar – represents the beauty of Kashmir
Indigo & saffron Inspired by Islamic art & • Lotus or Badaam – for purity and softness
calligraphy • Vine work (Bel) – creates movement and elegance
Olive, gold, rust Earthy tones for heritage
looks • Geometric motifs – inspired by Islamic art patterns
Black & silver Elegant, formal shawls Summary of Mehrab motif in Sozni
Ivory & pastel fills Modern reinterpretations
Aspect Details
Placement in Shawls & Textiles Motif Mehrab / Mihrab (arched niche)
Location Style Symbolism Spiritual direction, divine space,
Palla (ends) Large centered Mehrab filled sacred geometry
with florals Use Borders, central field, palla of shawls
Border repeat Mehrabs facing upward/ Stitches Tixxi, Zanjeer, Chidkan, Do-Rukha
downward in a row Thread count 64 (standard), 120 (for intricate
Central layout Vertical layout with layered luxury work)
arches Combines with Floral motifs, vines, paisleys, jaal
Pa ne l -b a se d Divided sections each patterns
shawls containing one Mehrab frame

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