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Learn About Rugs is an educational section about handmade area rugs of the world. We have uniquely divided this section into six subsections: Area Rug Attributes, Area Rug History, Geography & People, Area Rug Tools, Area Rug Glossary, and Area Rug Resources.
Area Rug Attributes
Learning about rugs and distinguish one from another by attributes including size, color, layout, pattern, style, make, pile, weave, foundation, knot, category, age, and condition.
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Different Tools are needed in construction of a handmade rug. Some common tools used in rug weaving are vertical looms, horizontal looms, design plate, knife, scissors, spindle, hook and comb.
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Area Rug Glossary
Glossary section is a comprehensive list of handmade rug terminology and related words used in Learn About Rugs.
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Geography & People
Geography People describes the lifestyle of rug weavers whose way of life has a direct influence on their weaving.
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Area Rug History
Events, people, places, and rugs that have had a significant influence on the art of rug weaving and our understanding of this art are discussed in the History section.
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Rug Resources section consists of a list of books, museums, magazines, trade shows, interior designers, importers, retailers and associations.
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