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weft

Home furnishings; Oriental rugs

Wool, cotton or silk strands inserted horizontally over and under the warp forming the foundation of the rug.

weft (Woof)

Home furnishings; Oriental rugs

The threads which are added in succession to the warp, crossing at right angles in the direction of the width of the fabric. In piled carpets they are invisible on the surface in ...

weft-faced

Home furnishings; Oriental rugs

A rug where the weft yarns are more closely spaced than the warps.

wool foundation

Home furnishings; Oriental rugs

A rug is started with a wool warp and weft.

all-over design

Home furnishings; Oriental rugs

A pattern which is repeated throughout the field. No central medallion is present. A herati pattern is a good example for an all-over design.

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.