A piece of thick, heavy fabric used as a floor covering. The word rug comes from Old Norse rogg (defined as “shaggy tuft”), and its origin is also attributed to pre-Germanic *rawwa.
The word rug has been used as a synonym for carpet since the late 1600s, although the two are not identical. A rug is a small area of floor covering that can be easily rolled up and moved from one place to another, while a carpet is a large, usually fitted floor covering that usually runs wall-to-wall.
Often, rugs are made in a variety of colors, patterns, and styles. They can be woven from wool, silk, cotton, and other natural fibers.
Colors can be naturally or artificially dyed with vegetable or synthetic dyes. Vegetable dyes are a more environmentally friendly option than chemically-processed aniline dyes.
Synthetic dyes are more commonly used than plant-based dyes, and they are often more colorfast. They have a lower environmental impact than traditional vegetable dyes, and they can be more durable.
Field Design
A carpet’s field design is the main decoration. It can be an allover pattern, a panel composition, or a medallion system. A typical field design features a main band, with inner and outer guard stripes.
In addition to a primary field design, most rugs also have border patterns. A main border is a symmetrical band that varies in width according to the size of the rug. In larger rugs, it may include an interweaving pattern and/or other motifs such as flowers or birds.
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