Figs. 15 and 16 of Plate [G] illustrate the border stripes of Melez rugs. Each contains regularly spaced rosettes, separated by conventionalised leaf forms. A much more geometric Melez border, in which the rosettes are replaced by eight-pointed stars and the leaves by discs, is shown in Plate [G], Fig. 17.
A geometric stripe of uncertain origin that is found in some Koniehs is shown in Plate [G], Fig. 18.
In Plate [G], Figs. 19 and 20, are represented two stripes characteristic of Kir-Shehrs. The former is a dainty pattern consisting of a row of bushes separated by the lily design. It is occasionally found in the Melez also.
A typical Mudjar stripe in which the geometric patterns are subdivided into small and richly coloured mosaic work is seen in [Plate G], Fig. 21.
In Plate [G], Fig. 22, is illustrated a Yuruk border stripe such as is frequently seen in modern pieces.
Secondary and Tertiary Stripes.—In Plate [H], Figs. 1 and 2 (opp. Page 194), are illustrated two secondary stripes frequently seen in Ghiordes and Kulah rugs. The first is most suggestive of a running vine, and the second has doubtless been derived from it.
A more ornate pattern, which generally accompanies the broad band of perpendicular lines peculiar to Ghiordes and Kulah rugs, is shown in Plate [H], Fig. 3. The arrangement of three leaves in angles of quadrangular spaces suggests relationship to the primary stripe of Plate [G], Fig. 3 (opp. Page 192).
Two other secondary stripes found in Ghiordes rugs are seen in Plate [H], Figs. 4 and 5. The former, which is also found in Kulahs is a vine and flower subject to many modifications.
A tertiary stripe containing a ribbon-like vine is very usual in Ghiordes and Kulah pieces. One of these, which is very graceful, is shown in Plate [H], Fig. 6.
Another angular vine with pendent flower, that appears as a secondary stripe of a large number of Ladik prayer rugs, is illustrated in Plate [H], Fig. 7. This resembles a few Persian stripes, but the drawing of the pendent leaf is characteristic of Asia Minor.