Glossary

abrash - variation in single colour throughout a rug
asmalyk - decorative five-sided trapping used in wedding ceremony
asymmetrical knot - see knot

boteh - pear-shaped motif, appearing in curvilinear and rectilinear form
brocading - use of extra weft yarns to decorate a fabric
broken border - interrupted border allowing the field to encroach into the border

chuval - large tent bag