Border.—From three to ten border stripes, usually one wide and one with from one to four narrower ones on each side. A favorite arrangement is to alternate light and dark border stripes.
GHIORDES PRAYER RUG
PROPERTY OF THE TIFFANY STUDIOS, NEW YORK CITY
Prevailing Colors.—Light blues, yellows, reds, and greens. Usually considerable white or ivory.
Dyes.—Of the best.
Designs.—A great majority of them are of the prayer designs. Usually with a centre of solid color and two cross panels, one at each end of the field.
Sizes.—Usually prayer rug sizes. Modern ones run larger than the antiques.
Prices.—Antiques exceedingly high.
Remarks.—Antiques are among the best, while the modern ones are among the poorest.