Weave.—Loosely woven.

AK HISSAR PRAYER RUG
Size 5'9" × 3'7"
PROPERTY OF COLONEL GEORGE G. BRIGGS, GRAND RAPIDS, MICH.

Sides.—Usually overcast, occasionally selvaged.

Ends.—Narrow web at each end with loose warp threads.

Border.—Similar to those of the Ghiordes.

Prevailing Colors.—Mostly dark green, red, and blue, with some white.

Dyes.—Like most of the Turkish rugs, the moderns are apt to be chemically dyed.

Designs.—Similar to those of the Ghiordes and Oushak.