Term
|
Definition
| Oushak (or Ushak) rugs are a distinct type woven around the western Turkish town of Ushak. A typical Oushak rug has a design of angular large-scale floral elements. The colors tend to be soft and pastel. They have relatively larger knots of glossy wool or mohair. Overall, they display a relaxed look. Originally very popular in the 19th century, they are undergoing a strong revival. In response to the growing demand for antique Oushaks, producers are now weaving wonderful contemporary versions which capture the look and spirit of the originals very accurately. Most of these contemporary Oushaks are woven in Turkey. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Oushak (or Ushak) rugs are a distinct type woven around the western Turkish town of Ushak. A typical Oushak rug has a design of angular large-scale floral elements. The colors tend to be soft and pastel. They have relatively larger knots of glossy wool or mohair. Overall, they display a relaxed look. Originally very popular in the 19th century, they are undergoing a strong revival. In response to the growing demand for antique Oushaks, producers are now weaving wonderful contemporary versions which capture the look and spirit of the originals very accurately. Most of these contemporary Oushaks are woven in Turkey. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Oushak (or Ushak) rugs are a distinct type woven around the western Turkish town of Ushak. A typical Oushak rug has a design of angular large-scale floral elements. The colors tend to be soft and pastel. They have relatively larger knots of glossy wool or mohair. Overall, they display a relaxed look. Originally very popular in the 19th century, they are undergoing a strong revival. In response to the growing demand for antique Oushaks, producers are now weaving wonderful contemporary versions which capture the look and spirit of the originals very accurately. Most of these contemporary Oushaks are woven in Turkey. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Oushak (or Ushak) rugs are a distinct type woven around the western Turkish town of Ushak. A typical Oushak rug has a design of angular large-scale floral elements. The colors tend to be soft and pastel. They have relatively larger knots of glossy wool or mohair. Overall, they display a relaxed look. Originally very popular in the 19th century, they are undergoing a strong revival. In response to the growing demand for antique Oushaks, producers are now weaving wonderful contemporary versions which capture the look and spirit of the originals very accurately. Most of these contemporary Oushaks are woven in Turkey. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
| Oushak (or Ushak) rugs are a distinct type woven around the western Turkish town of Ushak. A typical Oushak rug has a design of angular large-scale floral elements. The colors tend to be soft and pastel. They have relatively larger knots of glossy wool or mohair. Overall, they display a relaxed look. Originally very popular in the 19th century, they are undergoing a strong revival. In response to the growing demand for antique Oushaks, producers are now weaving wonderful contemporary versions which capture the look and spirit of the originals very accurately. Most of these contemporary Oushaks are woven in Turkey. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Tulu
Gabbehs are southwest Persian rugs that were originally used as sleeping rugs. Tulus are Turkish equivalent to gabbehs usually woven with long mohair pile. The Berber tribes in the Atlas mountains of Morroco also produce a type of rug that is similar in structure and spirit to the gabbeh.
They are characteristical long-piled and woven with large knots. Until recently, they were unknown to the Western market which had prized fined detail design and knotting. However, recently the market place has come to appreciate the boldness and sponteneity of these rugs. Weavers now make these rugs in all the sizes needed in a Western home.
Although, non-tribal weavers in many countries use gabbeh designs, the best still come from southwest Persia, woven by the same peoples who have done so for centuries. Ironically, the contemporary Western preference is for even less detail in design than can be found in antique gabbehs. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Gabbehs are southwest Persian rugs that were originally used as sleeping rugs. Tulus are Turkish equivalent to gabbehs usually woven with long mohair pile. The Berber tribes in the Atlas mountains of Morroco also produce a type of rug that is similar in structure and spirit to the gabbeh.
They are characteristical long-piled and woven with large knots. Until recently, they were unknown to the Western market which had prized fined detail design and knotting. However, recently the market place has come to appreciate the boldness and sponteneity of these rugs. Weavers now make these rugs in all the sizes needed in a Western home.
Although, non-tribal weavers in many countries use gabbeh designs, the best still come from southwest Persia, woven by the same peoples who have done so for centuries. Ironically, the contemporary Western preference is for even less detail in design than can be found in antique gabbehs. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Gabbehs are southwest Persian rugs that were originally used as sleeping rugs. Tulus are Turkish equivalent to gabbehs usually woven with long mohair pile. The Berber tribes in the Atlas mountains of Morroco also produce a type of rug that is similar in structure and spirit to the gabbeh.
They are characteristical long-piled and woven with large knots. Until recently, they were unknown to the Western market which had prized fined detail design and knotting. However, recently the market place has come to appreciate the boldness and sponteneity of these rugs. Weavers now make these rugs in all the sizes needed in a Western home.
Although, non-tribal weavers in many countries use gabbeh designs, the best still come from southwest Persia, woven by the same peoples who have done so for centuries. Ironically, the contemporary Western preference is for even less detail in design than can be found in antique gabbehs. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Gabbehs are southwest Persian rugs that were originally used as sleeping rugs. Tulus are Turkish equivalent to gabbehs usually woven with long mohair pile. The Berber tribes in the Atlas mountains of Morroco also produce a type of rug that is similar in structure and spirit to the gabbeh.
They are characteristical long-piled and woven with large knots. Until recently, they were unknown to the Western market which had prized fined detail design and knotting. However, recently the market place has come to appreciate the boldness and sponteneity of these rugs. Weavers now make these rugs in all the sizes needed in a Western home.
Although, non-tribal weavers in many countries use gabbeh designs, the best still come from southwest Persia, woven by the same peoples who have done so for centuries. Ironically, the contemporary Western preference is for even less detail in design than can be found in antique gabbehs. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
"kilim" - any "flatwoven", i.e. woven without pile.
Dhurries (kilims from India)
Soumaks - rugs woven in a technique that creates rugs with more texture than true kilim rugs but are not pile rugs.
Many people appreciate kilims because many of them are of purer tribal nature than most pile rugs. Others just prefer the look of a flatwoven rug. Also, since a weaver can weave a flat-woven rug faster than] she can a pile rug, kilims, dhurries, and soumaks are usually less expensice than pile rugs. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
"kilim" - any "flatwoven", i.e. woven without pile.
Dhurries (kilims from India)
Soumaks - rugs woven in a technique that creates rugs with more texture than true kilim rugs but are not pile rugs.
Many people appreciate kilims because many of them are of purer tribal nature than most pile rugs. Others just prefer the look of a flatwoven rug. Also, since a weaver can weave a flat-woven rug faster than] she can a pile rug, kilims, dhurries, and soumaks are usually less expensice than pile rugs. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
"kilim" - any "flatwoven", i.e. woven without pile.
Dhurries (kilims from India)
Soumaks - rugs woven in a technique that creates rugs with more texture than true kilim rugs but are not pile rugs.
Many people appreciate kilims because many of them are of purer tribal nature than most pile rugs. Others just prefer the look of a flatwoven rug. Also, since a weaver can weave a flat-woven rug faster than] she can a pile rug, kilims, dhurries, and soumaks are usually less expensice than pile rugs. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
"kilim" - any "flatwoven", i.e. woven without pile.
Dhurries (kilims from India)
Soumaks - rugs woven in a technique that creates rugs with more texture than true kilim rugs but are not pile rugs.
Many people appreciate kilims because many of them are of purer tribal nature than most pile rugs. Others just prefer the look of a flatwoven rug. Also, since a weaver can weave a flat-woven rug faster than] she can a pile rug, kilims, dhurries, and soumaks are usually less expensice than pile rugs. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
"kilim" - any "flatwoven", i.e. woven without pile.
Dhurries (kilims from India)
Soumaks - rugs woven in a technique that creates rugs with more texture than true kilim rugs but are not pile rugs.
Many people appreciate kilims because many of them are of purer tribal nature than most pile rugs. Others just prefer the look of a flatwoven rug. Also, since a weaver can weave a flat-woven rug faster than] she can a pile rug, kilims, dhurries, and soumaks are usually less expensice than pile rugs. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
"kilim" - any "flatwoven", i.e. woven without pile.
Dhurries (kilims from India)
Soumaks - rugs woven in a technique that creates rugs with more texture than true kilim rugs but are not pile rugs.
Many people appreciate kilims because many of them are of purer tribal nature than most pile rugs. Others just prefer the look of a flatwoven rug. Also, since a weaver can weave a flat-woven rug faster than] she can a pile rug, kilims, dhurries, and soumaks are usually less expensice than pile rugs. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
High Atlas Mountain
The shaggy pile and bold designs characterize the rugs of Morocco. All the rugs are woven by the Berber people of the Atlas Mountains. The bright orange and yellow background rugs are known as High Atlas Mountain rugs. The rugs with natural wool background, usually ivory, are called Beni Ourain, after one of the mountain peoples who weave this type of textile. Although distinctly traditional, these designs can fit wonderfully in modern decors. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
High Atlas Mountain
The shaggy pile and bold designs characterize the rugs of Morocco. All the rugs are woven by the Berber people of the Atlas Mountains. The bright orange and yellow background rugs are known as High Atlas Mountain rugs. The rugs with natural wool background, usually ivory, are called Beni Ourain, after one of the mountain peoples who weave this type of textile. Although distinctly traditional, these designs can fit wonderfully in modern decors. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
High Atlas Mountain
The shaggy pile and bold designs characterize the rugs of Morocco. All the rugs are woven by the Berber people of the Atlas Mountains. The bright orange and yellow background rugs are known as High Atlas Mountain rugs. The rugs with natural wool background, usually ivory, are called Beni Ourain, after one of the mountain peoples who weave this type of textile. Although distinctly traditional, these designs can fit wonderfully in modern decors. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Beni Ourain
The shaggy pile and bold designs characterize the rugs of Morocco. All the rugs are woven by the Berber people of the Atlas Mountains. The bright orange and yellow background rugs are known as High Atlas Mountain rugs. The rugs with natural wool background, usually ivory, are called Beni Ourain, after one of the mountain peoples who weave this type of textile. Although distinctly traditional, these designs can fit wonderfully in modern decors. |
|
|
Term
|
Definition
Beni Ourain
The shaggy pile and bold designs characterize the rugs of Morocco. All the rugs are woven by the Berber people of the Atlas Mountains. The bright orange and yellow background rugs are known as High Atlas Mountain rugs. The rugs with natural wool background, usually ivory, are called Beni Ourain, after one of the mountain peoples who weave this type of textile. Although distinctly traditional, these designs can fit wonderfully in modern decors. |
|
|
