YURUK
Synonyms.—Yurouk, Yaruk.
Why So Named.—The word "Yuruk" means mountaineer, and the rugs are so named because they are woven by the mountaineers who wander with their flocks on the southern and middle ranges of Anatolia.
Knot.—Ghiordes. Number vertically six to twelve; number horizontally seven to ten; number to square inch fifty-six to one hundred twenty.
Warp.—Brown wool or goats' hair. Frequently dyed.
Woof.—Brown wool or goats' hair. Frequently dyed.
Nap.—Fine, long, fluffy, lustrous wool, sometimes mixed with goats' hair.
Weave.—Loosely woven as a rule.
Sides.—Selvaged with goats' hair or overcast with colored yarns.
Ends.—Narrow colored webs with warp ends braided.
Border.—Usually two or three stripes, which are, as a rule, rather narrow in proportion to the size of the rug.
Prevailing Colors.—Brilliant dark colors. Browns and blues seem to predominate.
Dyes.—Generally good.
Designs.—Large, irregular, rude geometrical designs, somewhat similar to those of the Kazak. The latch hook is frequently employed.
Sizes.—Usually small.
Prices.—From $1.50 to $3.00 per square foot.
Remarks.—Antiques glossy and rare. The modern ones are invariably crooked and lack symmetry, but wear well. In many respects they resemble the Kazaks.
THE EXAMPLE ILLUSTRATED
In design this piece is more Caucasian than Turkish. The main border design is similar to those so frequently found in the old Shirvans. Note the letter S, borders, the tarantulas and the swastikas.