Why So Named.—After the city of Shiraz, where they are made.
Knot.—Generally the Senna, sometimes the Ghiordes. Number vertically seven to sixteen; number horizontally six to twelve; number to square inch forty-two to one hundred ninety-six.
Warp.—Generally heavy wool, sometimes goats' hair in the moderns, and frequently more than two woof threads between each row of knots.
Woof.—Always wool, frequently dyed.
Nap.—Lustrous, soft, short wool.
Weave.—Rather loosely woven as a rule.
NIRIS (LARISTAN) RUG
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Sides.—Overcast or braided with wool of two or more colors. Little tassels of wool frequently project from the overcasting on the sides.