DETAILS Antique Wash: Heavy washing creates a faded/worn look
reminiscent of vintage rugs.
Reversible: Reversible rugs can be used with either side of
the rug facing up since both sides of the rug are finished and functional. These rugs typically have no pile.
and texture.
Ribbon Shag: Loose pile composed primarily of flat, ribbon shaped yarns.
Carved: A technique where the surface of the rug is very
Shaped Edges: The edges of the rug are not standard, straight
Braided Texture: The surface of the rug has a plaited look
carefully cut into to add depth and dimension. This is typically done with scissors or electric sheers.
edges, but instead are irregularly shaped, often to accentuate the design of the rug.
Chenille Accents: A corded yarn with a pile that can be made
Shoe Lace Shag: Loose pile composed primarily of cylindrical yarns that resemble shoelaces.
from a number of fibers. When chenille yarn is used as an |accent in a rug, the resulting texture is slightly fuzzy and soft to the touch. Fabric Border: The rug’s border is made from fabric that is
wrapped around the edges of the rug and tucked under for a finished look. Fringe/Tassel Detail: Fringe refers to the loose warp threads that extend beyond the end of the rug. Tassels are loose thread details that typically are added to the corners of the rug. Hand Stitching: Thread or yarn is stitched by hand to the surface
of a rug for added detail. Hard Twist Accents: Areas of the design use hard twist yarn,
which is twisted more tightly than usual to create a more textural effect on the final rug surface. Hard Twist Texture: Refers to use throughout the rug of a yarn
that has been twisted more tightly than usual to create a more textural/rough effect on the final rug surface. Loop Accents: A hand-hooked technique is used in some areas
of the design to add texture to the rug.
Silk Accents: Motifs in the rug design are highlighted with
the use of luxurious, luminous silk yarn. Super Soft: Indicates a product with significant softness to the
touch—ideal for rooms where people sit on the floor or kids play on the floor. Super soft typically applies to microfiber rugs. Tufted Accents: Some areas of the rug feature cut pile (in
contrast to a loop texture, for example) to add tactile interest to the rug surface. Undyed: A fiber that has not been bleached or dyed and retains
the neutral tones and natural variations of the raw material. Any natural fiber can be used in an undyed state. Undyed fibers come in many shades, from neutrals to black. Viscose Accents: Motifs in the rug design are highlighted with the use of a shimmery viscose yarn.
PILLOW, POUF, bedding and THROW related terms Appliquéd: A needlework technique where a pattern or design
of yarn to add an interesting surface texture.
is created via the attachment of smaller pieces of fabric to a base fabric.
Lustrous Sheen: A rug is said to have a lustrous sheen when the
Beaded: Beadwork is the art of stringing beads with a sewing
Loop Texture: The pile of the rug is comprised of small loops
content/construction reflects light to create a visible shine on the surface of the rug.
needle and thread and then attaching them to a cloth or fabric base.
Overdyed: In overdyeing, a rug is taken off of the loom (after
Cording: A form of piping or trim consisting of a strip of fabric
tufting, weaving or knotting has been completed) and the entire rug is then dyed with a solid color, allowing some of the original pattern to show through.
folded over a cord-like shape and inserted into the seam to define edges. Cording may be made from either self-fabric (same fabric as the pillow, pouf, etc.) or contrasting material.
Overtufted: A design is tufted onto a hand-loomed or machinemade rug base to create interesting surface texture.
Crocheted: A process of creating fabric from yarn, thread
Printed: A design is printed (usually by screen) onto the surface
of a rug. Recycled Materials: Some or all fibers in the rug are made
from recycled materials, such as chocho, sari silk, denim, leather scraps, PET (polyethylene terephthalate) or PVC (polyvinyl chloride).
or other material strands by using a crochet hook to draw yarn through knotted loops. Embellished: Embellishments are any additions to a piece of fabric that add design interest to the piece. Examples include embroidery, appliqué, lace, trim, fringe, beads, buttons, zippers, grommets, sequins, etc. Embroidered: Embroidery is the craft of decorating fabric with a needle and thread. Embroidery can be done either by machine or by hand.
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