A STREET IN SAMARKAND
As a rule the borders are small in proportion to the size of the rug. The swastika border design is commonly employed.
Prevailing Colors.—Resemble those of the Bokhara with a field of rich brownish reds. Sometimes the field is of tan color. The designs may be in blue, red, green, yellow, pink, and terracotta.
Designs.—Resemble those of the Bokhara and Kashgar. Fretted grounds with figures of animals, dragons, bats, butterflies, circles, and octagons. A common design is the arrangement of four dragons in the form of a swastika.
Prices.—$0.75 to $2.50 per square foot.
Sizes.—From three to six by six to twelve feet.
Remarks.—Quite similar to the Kashgar. The modern ones are not attractive.
SAMARKAND
Synonym.—The trade name of "Malgaran" is given to an inferior grade.