This medallion used to be called "khoncha", however in the second half of the 19th century it became widely known among the carpet weavers under the name "tray".
The oldest carpet weavers and experts believe that these medallions depict "musical instruments".
The center edge called by the carpet weavers "chichekli" can be also found in Karabakh carpets "Nelbeki-gul".
The décor of these carpets is mainly composed of the hook-like elements, which are called by carpet weavers "Kekhne nakhysh".
Only small fishing enterprises, minimal dock activity, and a few carpet weavers remained.
It was once popular as a yellow dye, especially in Asia Minor, where it was coveted by the carpet weavers.
Many villagers today are traditional carpet weavers.
The singing voices of carpet weavers is heard.
Olmsted concurs with Moghadam this would drastically affect women in the labor market, since the majority of carpet weavers consisted of less educated women.
Prisoners in the Agra jail were trained and kept employed as carpet weavers as part of their rehabilitation.