| GLOSSARY OF RUG TERMS |
| Abrash |
A change in the colour of a rug due to differences in the wool or dye batch. The colour change runs across the rug and is most likely to occur at the top. |
| Boteh |
A pear-shaped figure often used in oriental rug designs, characteristic of the paisley pattern. The boteh may represent a leaf, bush or a pinecone. |
| Chain Stitch |
A crochet stitch used in rug construction that consists of successive loops to lock the final weft in place at teh end of a rug. |
| Dhurrie |
A flatwoven rug from India, usually made of cotton or wool. |
| Endless Knot |
A buddhist emblem symbolizing long duration, often used with other symbols. |
| Field |
The part of a rug's design surrounded by the border. The filed may be blank or contain medallions or an over-all pattern. |
| Fringe |
Warps extending from the ends of a rug which are treated in several ways to prevent the wefts and knots from unravelling. |
| Gul |
A medallion either octagonal or angular in shape, used in Turkoman designs. It is often repeated to form an all-over pattern in the field. |
| Jufti Knot |
A knot tied over four wraps instead of the usual two. |
| Kilim |
A tapestry-like woven rug. Next Page |
