TCHETCHEN
Synonyms.—Tzitzi, Chichi.
Why So Named.—The name of a powerful tribe of wandering mountaineers who inhabit the mountains in the northwestern part of Daghestan and who weave them.
Knot.—Ghiordes. Number vertically six to ten; number horizontally five to ten; number to square inch thirty to one hundred.
Warp.—Usually fine wool, occasionally cotton.
Woof.—Fine wool. Frequently dyed brown.
Nap.—Fine wool, closely clipped.
Weave.—Usually well woven but looser than the Daghestan.
Sides.—Narrow colored selvage, usually of extra yarns. Sometimes overcast.
Ends.—Web of varying widths at each end with a fringe of loose warp ends.
TCHETCHEN OR CHICHI RUG
Size 5'8" × 3'11"
PROPERTY OF MAJ. L. B. LAWTON, SENECA FALLS, N. Y.
Border.—From three to six border stripes carrying a combination of floral and geometrical designs. The so-called Chichi border design is nearly always present.
Prevailing Colors.—Usually dark colors with considerable dark blue and white.
Dyes.—As a rule good.
Designs.—Rather indefinite. Usually a mixture of the Caucasian and Persian designs repeated over the field so as to form a trellis. Diamond-shaped figures, rosettes, trefoils, and tarantula forms. Field rather narrow in comparison with the borders.
Sizes.—Nearly square, four to five by five to six feet.
Prices.—From $0.75 to $2.50 per square foot.
Remarks.—Resemble the Shirvan in texture, for which they are frequently sold.
THE EXAMPLE ILLUSTRATED
Maj. L. B. Lawton's Description.—A typical specimen of this weave, with the many small Chinese figures in blue. A star border, an interlocking border and a wide basket border. This specimen is unusual in being lighter toned in the ground.