Weave.—Very closely woven.
Sides.—Overcast.
SHIRAZ RUG
Size 3'6" × 4'8"
PROPERTY OF MR. J. H. STANTON, AUBURN, N. Y.
Ends.—Narrow web with loose warp threads at each end.
Border.—Usually from three to seven border stripes. The Herati design is common. Green is usually the background of the main border stripe.
Prevailing Colors.—Brilliant reds, greens, blues, and yellows, also ivory. Often a purplish pink cast.
Dyes.—Unsurpassed.
Designs.—Similar to those of the Feraghan. Most always the Herati design, the leaves of which are generally shaded on one side. Occasionally the pear pattern with the stems all facing in one direction. Once in a while a medallion centre.