Warp.—Wool.

Woof.—Wool.

Nap.—Fine wool of medium length.

Sides.—Overcast.

Ends.—A thin narrow web with loose warp threads at each end.

Border.—Usually three border stripes, one wide with a narrow one on either side. The wider stripe generally has for the ground color a lighter tone of the same color which predominates in the field.

Prevailing Colors.—Soft-toned colors similar to those of the Hamadan. Ground is usually red.

Dyes.—Splendid in the antiques.

Designs.—Generally a sort of scroll carried throughout the margin of the field and forming medallions. A common design is a series of crosses with angular ends and adorned with floral figures; also the eight-pointed star between every four crosses arranged into a lattice. There are usually many four-and six-petaled roses.