A rug is a partial floor covering, usually made of wool or cotton, that is woven on a large loom. Its beauty and quality can enhance a room’s ambiance and add warmth. It also protects the floor from scuff marks, foot traffic and heat damage. Rugs may also be used as wall hangings.
The design elements and motifs of Oriental rugs have influenced much of Western art. The rich patterns of Persian rugs, for example, inspired Renaissance paintings by Holbein and Memling, while 19th-century European art movements introduced geometric designs and abstract forms that incorporated the powerful shapes of a rug.
Unlike carpets, which are usually attached to the floor, a rug can be moved from room to room and is often a focal point in a room. Because they are not mass produced, each rug is unique. A rug can be hung on the wall for a different look or placed under a table to highlight the color and pattern of the room’s furniture.
Traditionally, a rug was named for its place of origin or the group that made it. Today, the names of rugs are often based on their design. This can create confusion when buyers are not aware that a rug’s name does not necessarily reflect its region of origin or the group that made it.
A rug-making technique in which the weaver puts a temporary rod between warp threads to establish the length of pile and then loops yarn over it to create the foundation. The result is a distinctive, sculptured texture that minimizes tracking and is hard wearing.
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