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Oriental rugs

Scope note

Term of convenience for certain handwoven or hand-knotted pile rugs originally produced in certain regions of Asia, Africa, and Europe; prefer a more specific descriptor or the name of the place or culture of origin.

Term type

AAT

Getty AAT term number

3000185762

Broader Terms used

<rugs by technique>

Equivalent Terms used

Oriental rug

Created

13yrs ago

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