Sizes.—From four to six by six to eight feet.
Prices.—Usually cheap.
Remarks.—Similar to the modern Ghiordes. Very few reach the United States.
THE EXAMPLE ILLUSTRATED
Maj. L. B. Lawton's Description.—A typical specimen, showing double and single latch hooks in the niche. The eight borders might cause a beginner to name the rug Kulah, except for the reason that Kulahs are paler in tone and usually much larger, and decidedly thinner. A good Ak Hissar is intrinsically worth as much as a Kulah of same quality, but, being less rare, may be had for about ten per centum of the cost of a Kulah. This Ak Hissar is a study in rose and green; the niche is rose, the oblong field is green; inside border is canary, next is black; other borders alternate rose and ivory. The pattern above the niche is a Ghiordes conceit, as is the main border.
ANATOLIAN PROPER
Synonym.—Yesteklik, a name frequently applied to the mats.
Why So Named.—After the country of Anatolia, which is another name for Asia Minor.
Where Made.—Most of them come from the province of Angora and Konieh. The so-called Anatolian mats come from all parts of Anatolia.