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Oriental rugs
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Cartoon
Home furnishings; Oriental rugs
Map of design and colours necessary to weave an oriental rug.
Carved pile rugs
Home furnishings; Oriental rugs
A process of carving around a design or symbol to enhance the look of the rug. Commonly done in some Chinese and Tibet rugs.
Chain stitch
Home furnishings; Oriental rugs
A crochet stitch used in rug construction that consists of successive loops to lock the final weft in place at the end of a rug.
Animal trapping
Home furnishings; Oriental rugs
Weavings used primarily as decorations for horses, donkeys and camels. They include blankets and various head ornaments.
Antique finish
Home furnishings; Oriental rugs
A modern washing procedure that tones or antiques the rug.
Braided rugs
Home furnishings; Oriental rugs
These are rugs made from heavy strips of new or used yarn or fabric which have been braided into thick ropes and are then sewn dide-to-side in spirals, ovals, round and oblongs to create a reversible ...
Broken border design
Home furnishings; Oriental rugs
When border designs cross over the line and enter the field (or vice versa) this is referred to as a broken border pattern. It looks as though the motif is not confined to its intended position on ...
