Woof.—Coarse wool, sometimes dyed. Generally several strands between each row of knots.
Nap.—Long, heavy wool or camels' hair.
Weave.—Coarsely woven and carelessly knotted.
Sides.—Antiques usually selvaged. Moderns nearly always overcast with colored wool.
Ends.—Short webs, one of which is generally turned back and hemmed. The other end has a fringe of loose or twisted warp threads.
Border.—From two to fourteen border stripes with a large range of geometrical designs. The reciprocal trefoil is especially common. Frequently a border of camels' hair.
Prevailing Colors.—More subdued in antiques than in the moderns. Magenta is used lavishly. Strong reds, yellows, and blues, with considerable white.
Dyes.—Nearly all of the modern pieces are chemically dyed.
KARABAGH RUG
Size 5' × 3'3"
PROPERTY OF DR. E. B. GUILE, UTICA, N. Y.