Glossary of Terms

Lur

Formerly nomadic people of south western Iran. They are renowned for the quality of their rugs and kilim.

Moroccan Rugs ...retation of a weave which may seem loose and shabby in comparison to more traditional Middle Eastern work. It does seem that a great percentage of Moroccan carpets are of the coarse weave and lurid dye variety, a quality which could be ascribed to Morocco's close proximity to the west, with its availability of inexpensive artificial dyes and perhaps even more importantly its being a major ...
Tribal Rugs .... Depending on the region of the globe where the weaver originated, and the religious influence embraced by this same artisan, a fresh and varied difference in coloration and style only adds to the allure of these masterpieces. Because of the care and skill employed in the weaving process, as well as the materials incorporated in this same process, Tribal rugs can and usually are very old. The old...