oriental rug

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English

Amoghli Persian rug, an example of an oriental rug

Etymology

From oriental +‎ rug. Attested from the 19th century.

Noun

oriental rug (plural oriental rugs)

  1. A handwoven rug or carpet in one of various styles made in or associated with the Orient, especially the Middle East or Asia.
    • 1889, “Floors and floor coverings”, in Farmers’ Bulletin, pages 22–23:
      The pile is made by fastening tufts of woolen yarn into the warp, and in this respect an Axminster is woven like a handmade oriental rug, except that on the power loom ingenious nippers take the place of the deft fingers of the oriental weaver.
    • 1895, “From the Farthest Parts of the World”, in Outing, page xxvi:
      As to appearance and durability, no carpets made are handsomer or can stand the wear that a good Oriental rug will not only endure, but will actually be benefited by.

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