ANATOLIAN PROPER
Synonym.—Yesteklik, a name frequently applied to the mats.
Why So Named.—After the country of Anatolia, which is another name for Asia Minor.
Where Made.—Most of them come from the province of Angora and Konieh. The so-called Anatolian mats come from all parts of Anatolia.
Knot.—Always Ghiordes. Number vertically six to fifteen; number horizontally six to ten; number to square inch thirty-six to one hundred fifty.
Warp.—Always wool.
Woof.—Always wool, which is usually dyed.
Nap.—Usually a long, shaggy, soft wool. Sometimes mohair.
Weave.—Very good as a rule, but apt to be somewhat irregular.
Sides.—Always selvaged.
Ends.—Nearly always a wide red webbing with loose warp threads at each end.
Border.—From one to six border stripes, most usually three.
Prevailing Colors.—Rich reds, yellows, greens, and blues, with more or less white.
Dyes.—Good in the antiques. Few modern pieces that are not aniline dyed.
Designs.—Usually bold geometrical designs. Every sort of a device both curved and rectilineal. The latch hook is especially common. The prayer rugs are patterned somewhat after the Ghiordes and Ladik.
Sizes.—From one to four by one and one-half to six feet. Seldom larger.
Prices.—From $0.25 to $3.00 per square foot.
Remarks.—Frequently crooked. Attractive on account of their oddity. Very serviceable. Some of the antique Anatolians are made in sections and afterwards sewed together.
THE EXAMPLE ILLUSTRATED
See color plate at page [60] with accompanying description.