Ends.—Usually a short colored selvage at each end, one of which is sometimes turned back and hemmed. A fringe of knotted or braided warp ends. When braided the ends of the rug are apt to be drawn and twisted so that it does not lie well.
Border.—From three to four border stripes, usually three. The crab, wine glass, reciprocal saw-teeth, reciprocal trefoil, tarantula, and latch hook variations are common.
Prevailing Colors.—Rather bright shades of red, green, yellow, brown, and rose, with more or less ivory or white. These colors are more subdued in the antiques.
Dyes.—Poor in some of the modern pieces.
Designs.—Similar to those of the Shirvan and Genghis. Bold geometrical figures which are characteristic of the people who weave them. The tarantula, diamond, palm, animals, and human beings are profusely portrayed. The Greek cross is almost always present and the Russian coat of arms common.
Sizes.—Small and medium, three to six by five to eight feet. Usually square or nearly so.
Prices.—Antiques few and valuable. The moderns are among the cheapest of the Oriental products. From $0.75 to $2.00 per square foot.
Remarks.—As a rule thick and heavy though soft and durable.