oriental rug

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^[1], 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^[2], 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.

Synonyms

• oriental carpet