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Ghiordes carpets

Considered the best prayer rugs. ( Perhaps the Turkish knot was developed or first found here. )

The antique Ghiordes are worthy of comparison with old Persians. The field of the prayer arch is often plain, the borders are filled with exquisite and intricate flower patterns.

They have more white than any other Oriental, the prayer niche often being white or ivory, and the whole rug is in a light clear key. The antiques are very tightly woven with an unusually short pile. The Ghiordes knot is used.