SMYRNA
Why So Named.—Because they are marketed at Smyrna. Smyrna itself is not a centre of rug weaving, but these rugs come from the towns of the western provinces of Turkey in Asia, namely, Aidin and Brousa.
MAKRI RUG
Size 3'11" x 5'10"
PROPERTY OF MR. J. H. STANTON, AUBURN, N.Y.
Knot.—Ghiordes. Number vertically four to eight; number horizontally four to ten; number to square inch sixteen to eighty.
Warp.—Coarse wool.
Woof.—Coarse wool, generally dyed.
Nap.—Loosely woven.
Weave.—Loosely woven and carelessly tied.
Sides.—No rule, most frequently short web with loose warp ends.
Border.—No rule; generally three border stripes, one wide one with a narrow one on each side.
Prevailing Colors.—No rule. Bright reds, blues, and greens are commonly employed.
Dyes.—Generally chemical.
Designs.—Anything and everything, largely European and seldom artistic.
Sizes.—Carpet sizes only.
Prices.—From $1.00 to $1.50 per square foot.
Remarks.—No antiques. The modern ones are purely commercial creations.