Rug Glossary of Terms: O
- Oltenian
A superior type of kilim rug, featuring ornate flower and leaf patterns.
- One-sided
Layout of the rug where the design is woven in one direction.
- Overcast Sides
Technique of over-rounding wool on the non-fringe sides of a rug.
- Overtuft
A process wherein an already tufted and dyed carpet has another yarn system tufted through the back of the fabric to produce a design on the face of the carpet.
- Oxidizes
Exposure to excess sunlight which causes the rug color to change to a brown or black color.
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