ay be identified.

_Daghestan_ rugs are made in fine wools, and the mosaic designs are
generally beautifully and skilfully done. The figures are nearly always
geometrical, and in the form of diamonds, long octagons, lozenges,
hooks, and small crosses. The colors of the best Daghestans are so well
selected, that although there is no shading there is seldom anything
aggressive or startling in the effect. Blues, reds, yellows, ivory, and
other hues are chiefly used. The rug has a short, close pile, and
although the texture is rather thin, the rug is very durable.

_Derbent_ rugs, though woven at Derbent, the chief city of the province
of Daghestan, differ somewhat from the Daghestans proper, being much
softer and thicker. They are also more loosely woven, and have a longer
pile. The designs are geometrical, several star devices often occupying
the field; and here again we see the hook, which is a feature of the
entire Daghestan province. There is a good lustre in the Derbent rugs,
and the coloring is often quiet and inconspicuous in dark blue, red,
yellow, and ivory. Sometimes a soft pink is noticed.

_Kabistan_ (Cabistan) rugs are woven at Kuba. They resemble the
Daghestans to such an extent that they are often sold under that name.
They have, however, more variety of design, although, as in the
Daghestans, the diamond is generally a prominent feature, and often
three large and many small diamonds are seen. The texture is firm, and
the pile cut very close. Soft reds, greens, a delicate fawn, and browns
are the usual colors. The borders may be in stripes, or with crude
animal or bird devices. The antique Kabistan is very beautiful. Its
texture is like velvet. Often one, and sometimes two borders contain the
small single pink which is a most decorative floral ornament. The reds,
light greens, ivory, and plum colors are arranged artistically, and
quaint animal forms are often seen.

_Karabagh_ rugs have characteristics of the other Caucasian rugs, but
are more crude in coloring. Red is the chief color used. The rugs are
coarse and quite crude in effect. The old-time rugs were vastly superior
in workmanship.

[Illustration: DAGHESTAN RUG

SIZE, 7 x 3.5

_This rug has a fine texture and is straighter than most Daghestans. It
is an antique, but its colors are as fast and clear as when it was first
woven. It has been cleaned again and again, but nothing seems to dim its
hues. The field of light blue is thickly studded