S Forms, especially repeated in the form of a border, are very common in the Caucasian fabrics, especially in the Kabistans and Shirvans. Also found to some extent in the Turkish and Persian weaves. (See doubletone at p. [220].)
Saraband Border Design, see Mir.
Sardar.—Named after the Sardar Aziz Khan, who was at one time governor of Azerbijan. This design consists of narrow leaf forms, which are connected by vines and relieved by bold floral shapes. Quite commonly used in modern fabrics, especially the large-sized ones.
Saw-teeth, Reciprocal, see Reciprocal Saw-teeth.
Scarabæus, see Beetle.
Sceptre.—One of the most distinctive and famous of the Mongolian patterns.
Scorpion or Spider.—Chinese, viciousness, poison. In India it is believed that if a scorpion creeps over the body it causes leprosy and that if one bears the tattooed image of a scorpion he is free from leprosy as well as from the bite of that insect. As a design it is quite common in the borders of Caucasian fabrics, especially the Shirvans.
Scroll.—One of the distinctive Mongolian patterns which is said to represent the sun. Found in the Turkestan, Chinese, and Tibetan fabrics.