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Viss field and border colors are mostly reds, dark blue, and ivory. Additionally, different shades of blue, green, brown, coral, gray, and gold appear in the medallions, design elements, and outlines.<br>
 
Viss field and border colors are mostly reds, dark blue, and ivory. Additionally, different shades of blue, green, brown, coral, gray, and gold appear in the medallions, design elements, and outlines.<br>
 
The carpets have a cotton foundation and a wool pile. The Persian (asymmetric) knot is used. Viss sizes are made from approximately seven feet by four feet six inches to eighteen feet by twelve feet. Some runners and gallery formats were produced in a variety of lengths. Viss weavings are generally woven in grade qualities of medium to good.<br>
 
The carpets have a cotton foundation and a wool pile. The Persian (asymmetric) knot is used. Viss sizes are made from approximately seven feet by four feet six inches to eighteen feet by twelve feet. Some runners and gallery formats were produced in a variety of lengths. Viss weavings are generally woven in grade qualities of medium to good.<br>
By the last quarter of the twentieth century, some Viss weavers switched from traditional designs and made carpets and rugs similar to other neighboring areas according to the demand of domestic and foreign consumers.
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By the last quarter of the twentieth century, some Viss weavers switched from traditional designs and made carpets and rugs similar to other neighboring areas according to the demand of domestic and foreign consumers.<ref>Moheban, 2015, 607-608</ref>
    
==See also==
 
==See also==
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