Ends.—Web of varying widths at each end with a fringe of loose warp ends.
TCHETCHEN OR CHICHI RUG
Size 5'8" × 3'11"
PROPERTY OF MAJ. L. B. LAWTON, SENECA FALLS, N. Y.
Border.—From three to six border stripes carrying a combination of floral and geometrical designs. The so-called Chichi border design is nearly always present.
Prevailing Colors.—Usually dark colors with considerable dark blue and white.
Dyes.—As a rule good.
Designs.—Rather indefinite. Usually a mixture of the Caucasian and Persian designs repeated over the field so as to form a trellis. Diamond-shaped figures, rosettes, trefoils, and tarantula forms. Field rather narrow in comparison with the borders.
Sizes.—Nearly square, four to five by five to six feet.
Prices.—From $0.75 to $2.50 per square foot.