Sides.—Overcast.
Ends.—Fringe at one end and hemmed web at the other.
Border.—Three to six border stripes, usually four. The characteristic feature is a broad outside band of camels' hair. The Herati border design is frequently used.
Prevailing Colors.—The natural camels' hair brown prevails with soft delicate reds, pinks, blues, and greens.
Dyes.—Of the best in the antiques, but generally poor in the modern fabrics.
Designs.—Pole medallion is almost universal. Field is usually filled with floral designs or a trellis arrangement. Antiques resemble animal skins.
Sizes.—Antiques come in all sizes. Moderns two to four by four to six and runners two to four by eight to thirty.
Prices.—$1.00 to $3.00 per square foot. Antiques rare and expensive.
Remarks.—The modern ones are poor. The antiques are handsome and durable.