Designs.—Palm leaf throughout the field is a common design. Also a central diamond or medallion frequently of the pole variety. Sometimes centre field is covered with flowers. A diaper arrangement of the Pear or Herati design is the most common.
Sizes.—Usually of medium size, four to five by six to eight; seldom larger. Saddle bags two and one-half to three by four feet; mats two feet by one foot.
Cost.—From $2.00 to $6.00 a square foot.
Remarks.—Excel in fineness of weave, but edges are likely to curl and pucker, consequently they do not lie well and are too thin to wear well.
THE EXAMPLE ILLUSTRATED
Like this piece most of the Sennas present the serrated diamond-shaped pole medallion with the Herati design. They frequently have the Herati border also, though this piece has not.
FERAGHAN
Synonym.—Sometimes erroneously called Iran, which means Persian.
Why So Named.—Because they are made on the plains of Feraghan, west of the line of travel between Teheran and Ispahan.