Plain prayer fields (excepting the lamp) are most frequent in the Turkish rugs.
Filled prayer fields are invariably present in the Caucasian and Turkoman rugs and generally in the Persians.
HEARTH RUGS (ODJAKLIK)
Hearth rugs may be distinguished by the shape of their field, each end of which resembles the niche of the prayer rugs belonging to the same class. They are usually from three and one-half to four by five to seven feet and are very precious to the family, who always spread them before the fire upon the arrival of a guest, and once a fugitive, fleeing from his enemies, enters a tent and sets his foot upon the hearth rug, the owner and his people were bound to defend him.
GRAVE RUGS (TURBEHLIK)
Grave rugs are usually the combined handiwork of all the members of the household and, in accordance with an ancient custom, are used to cover the dead before interment and the grave after interment, having practically the same import as flowers do with us. They are usually woven in sombre tints to express grief and in light colors to denote resurrection. The cypress tree, which is symbolic of sorrow, is usually the leading feature of the design and there are generally some inscriptions from the Koran.
DOWRY OR WEDDING RUGS (KIS GHILEEM)
Dowry or wedding rugs are woven by the Eastern maiden for her dowry. They are usually small in size and are seldom seen in America, as they are always greatly prized by the Oriental. A more definite description of them will be found under the heading of Ghileems.
SADDLE CLOTH, SADDLE BAGS AND POWDER BAG