Pomegranate.—Many descendants. The pomegranate takes a prominent place in Mohammedan art, especially in the Anatolian provinces. It is highly regarded as a food and from its juice a delicious drink is made.
Ram, Indian.—If drawn with a four-headed figure riding it, it means Mars.
Reciprocal Saw-teeth is sometimes called by the Persians "sechrudisih," meaning teeth of the rat. Almost distinctive of Caucasian fabrics, especially the Kazaks. Occasionally present in the Turkish and Turkoman rugs also. (See doubletone at p. [242].)
Reciprocal Trefoil.—So named by European experts who claim it to be an essential mark of the Polish carpets. Like the barber pole stripe it is found in rugs of nearly all classes, but more especially the Caucasians. Probably found more frequently in the Karabaghs than in any other rug. (See color plate at p. [166].)
Rhodian or Lily.—Composed of small flowers with three triangular petals and a long stem. Has the appearance somewhat of a shamrock leaf. It may be found in any of the Asia Minor rugs, especially in the field of the Konieh and Ladik. In the former it is nearly always present and for this reason is sometimes known as the Konieh design. (See color plate at p. [60] and doubletones at pp. [138] and [236].)
Rhomboid.—Common in rugs of most every country, but more especially in those of the Caucasus. It carries no special symbolic significance.
Ribbon.—Representation of a twisted ribbon. Like the barber pole stripe, the reciprocal trefoil, and the Greek meander, it is found in nearly all classes of rugs. (See color plate at p. [145] and doubletone at p. [130].)