Oriental Rugs Dictionary
Running Dog Border
The running dog border is a common decorative motif found in Caucasian rugs, consisting of a continuous, angular geometric pattern that resembles a sequence of stylized running animals. This border design is widely used to frame the central field of the carpet and is characteristic of many Caucasian weaving traditions. It adds movement and rhythm to the overall composition of the rug. The term is used to describe a border of repeated waved shapes, similar to a Vitruvian scroll. In some interpretations, it is a reciprocating border. Geometrical versions may be termed
