RugIndustry

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Learn the language of the rug industry.

A growing reference of definitions, regional weaving traditions, motifs, and techniques - built for retailers, designers, manufacturers, and rug enthusiasts who want to know what they're looking at.

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Each section is its own learning area. Start with the Glossary for definitions or dive into focused topics like rug history and traditional symbols.

Glossary

Rug terms, knots, regions, materials, and dealer vocabulary.

119 entries

Rug History

Origins, eras, and key traditions of rug-making across civilizations.

9 entries

Rug Symbols

Motifs and their cultural meanings, from boteh to tree of life.

1 entry

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