Turkoman rug

Turkoman rug
any of a number of handwoven rugs produced by the Turkomans and characterized by coarse warp and filling yarn, a short, even pile made with the Sehna knot, and a variety of geometric, marine, and serpentine designs. Also called Turkoman carpet.

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  • turkoman rug — noun see turkoman carpet * * * any of a number of handwoven rugs produced by the Turkomans and characterized by coarse warp and filling yarn, a short, even pile made with the Sehna knot, and a variety of geometric, marine, and serpentine designs …   Useful english dictionary

  • turkoman carpet — noun or turkoman rug Usage: usually capitalized T : any of a number of oriental rugs made by various Turkoman peoples …   Useful english dictionary

  • Turkoman — [ tə:kə(ʊ)mən] (also Turcoman) noun (plural Turkomans) 1》 another term for Turkmen. 2》 a kind of large, soft, richly coloured rug made by the Turkmen. Origin C17: from med. L. Turcomannus, Fr. turcoman, from Pers. turkmān (see Turkmen) …   English new terms dictionary

  • oriental rug — noun or oriental carpet Usage: usually capitalized O : a handwoven or hand knotted one piece rug or carpet made in the Orient especially in Asia and usually having a pile produced by knotting one or several tufts of colored woolen or silk yarn… …   Useful english dictionary

  • Oriental rug — a rug or carpet woven usually in Asia and characterized by hand knotted pile. Also called Oriental carpet. Cf. Persian carpet, Turkish rug, Turkoman rug. [1880 85] * * * …   Universalium

  • Bokhara rug — a Turkoman rug having a tan or red background and decorated with varied octagon patterns. Also, Bukhara rug. * * * …   Universalium

  • Bokhara rug — a Turkoman rug having a tan or red background and decorated with varied octagon patterns. Also, Bukhara rug …   Useful english dictionary

  • Oriental rug — Part of a series on Islamic culture Architecture …   Wikipedia

  • floor covering — Finish material on floors, including wood strips, parquet, linoleum, vinyl, asphalt tile, rubber, cork, epoxy resins, ceramic tile, and carpeting. Wood strip flooring, attached to a subfloor of plywood, is most popular, especially for residences …   Universalium

  • Persian carpet — Persian Arts Visual Arts Painting …   Wikipedia

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