1. Field is the central part and is called ‘opened’ when it has few or no motifs. A ‘closed’ field is a background entirely filled with drawings. The colors more frequently used are strong red and indigo blue. Crude wool is named ` Ivory´.

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2. Bars are contour elements. There is always a main bar prominent, due to its width, colors and motifs. Carpets may have several secondary bars.

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3. Corners can be usually found in floral-motif carpets, being virtually absent in case of geometrical or rectilinear motifs.

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4. Medallion is the central drawing that may repeat or not. It comes more frequently in carpets bearing floral motifs.

5. Rosettes or lancets usually provide finishing or extension to the medallion.

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6. Cords provide lateral finishing for carpets. They are always fastened after the piece is withdrawn from the loom. They are important finishing and protection elements. May be replaced when worn out.

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7. Band help ‘recognize’ carpet; stroking the surface, one can tell how the piece was produced.

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8. Fringes are extensions of the warp and work as protective elements. Lack of them may determine the age of a piece.