The field is filled with four peculiar oblong medallions and geometrical devices of various kinds, such as the Greek key, diamonds, crosses, etc. All of the border designs are characteristically Caucasian.
TCHETCHEN
Synonyms.—Tzitzi, Chichi.
Why So Named.—The name of a powerful tribe of wandering mountaineers who inhabit the mountains in the northwestern part of Daghestan and who weave them.
Knot.—Ghiordes. Number vertically six to ten; number horizontally five to ten; number to square inch thirty to one hundred.
Warp.—Usually fine wool, occasionally cotton.
Woof.—Fine wool. Frequently dyed brown.
Nap.—Fine wool, closely clipped.
Weave.—Usually well woven but looser than the Daghestan.
Sides.—Narrow colored selvage, usually of extra yarns. Sometimes overcast.