Woof.—Wool or goat's hair.
Nap.—Wool.
Borders.—Few stripes and narrow in proportion to the size of the rug. The designs are usually Tekke in character. The reciprocal saw teeth design is a feature.
Ends.—A fairly wide web which is usually dyed red through which generally pass blue stripes or strands of colored yarn. Knotted or loose warp ends.
Sides.—A three or four corded selvage.
BESHIR BOKHARA RUG
PROPERTY OF MR. L. A. SHORTELL, BOSTON, MASS.
Prevailing Colors.—The free use of yellow is characteristic. Browns, brownish reds and blue with very little white, as a rule.
Designs.—Those of the border are Tekke in character while those of the field are usually composed of tree motifs arranged in strips with alternating colored background. Caucasian and Mongol designs are commonly employed. Occasionally the field is filled with Chinese cloud bands.