| ABRASH: | A multi-tone appearance that can be accomplished through special washed or dyeing of yarn. |
| AGRA: | An all-over traditional design. |
| AUBUSSON: | A classic French design consisting of a large scale medallion, a simple field, a floral center motif and an elaborate floral border. |
| AXMINSTER: | A traditional and highly regarded type of weave used in machine-made rugs. The yarn and backing are woven at the same time to product highly patterned designs of many colors. |
| BAKTIARI: | A traditional panel design. |
| FRISE: | Highly twisted yarns used for a more textured effect; generally used in machine-made products.
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| HEAT-SET POLY: | A strong synthetic fiber used in the production of machine-made rugs. The polypropylene fiber is heat-set to prevent premature wear and is known as a 'stain-proof' fiber.
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| KASHAN: | An all-over leaf and trendil design with no central focal point or medallion.
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| KERMAN: | A design with an oval medallion surrounded by an open field.
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| KNOT COUNT: | The number of knots per square inch in each line. The higher the number of knots, the higher the quality of the rug.
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| MAHAL: | An abstract floral design usually seen with stylized flowers. This pattern usually has no medallion.
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| SAROUK: | A pattern of independent floral sprays. This design may be used with or without a medallion.
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| SAVONNERIE: | A classic French design that is more elaborate than an Aubusson.
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| SOUMAK: | A technique of progressive weft weaving, which is the horizontal threads that run the width of the rug inserted between all the rows of knots. |
| WASHES: | Specific washing techniques, including antique, herbal, tea-stain and chemical, that give unique colorations, textures and shine to area rugs. |
| WILTON: | A type of weaving loom used in producing machine-made rugs. The loom uses pattern cards which automatically regulates the feeding of five or six different colored yarns. |
| WORSTED: | Yarns which go through extra combing steps to remove the shorter fibers.
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