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.
AK HISSAR
Synonyms.—Akhissar, Aksar, Axar.
Why So Named.—After a town by that name lying in the mountains less than one hundred miles north of Smyrna, where they are made.
Knot.—Ghiordes. Number vertically four to eight; number horizontally four to ten; number to square inch sixteen to eighty.
Warp.—Coarse wool.
Woof.—Coarse wool.
Nap.—Thick wool and mohair.