Warp.—Heavy wool.
Woof.—Heavy wool, occasionally camels' hair.
Nap.—Heavy lustrous wool. The field is often of camels' hair.
Sides.—Overcast.
Ends.—Selvaged, sometimes a fringe woven on. The web of one end is frequently turned back and hemmed.
Border.—Usually from two to four border stripes.
Prevailing Colors.—Field frequently the natural color of the camel. Rich reds, blues, and greens; also white, old ivory, and yellow.
Dyes.—Usually good except in some of the modern pieces.
Designs.—Generally floral, often medallion centre with elaborate corner pieces. Inscriptions frequent. Patterns irregular. Modern ones inclined to be rectilinear. Antiques frequently have figures of birds, animals, and human beings.
Cost.—$1.50 to $4.00 per square foot.