Definitions of Persian Rugs:
Warps; the vertical threads(wool,cotton or silk) upon which the knots are tide.
Wefts; the horizontal threads woven over and under the warp threads.These are beaten
down and tightly hold the knots in place.
Knots; open -ended knots which together form the pile of the rug. Two types of knot are used. the senneh or Persian knot and the Ghiordes or Turkish knot.
Fringe; the ends of the warps which protrude at the two ends of the rug.
Kelim border; a short section at one or both ends of certain rugs where a number of weft threads are first passed over and under the warp threads before the first two of knots are tied. This forms a skirt or kelim border.
Selvedges(or overcasting): the two secured outer edges of the rug. This is usually done by winding a weft thread a couple of times round the last warp thread.
Field: the major central panel which shows the major pattern of the rug.
Main border: the relatively broad section running round the outer edge of the rug.
Minor borders of border guards: narrow bands (two or more) running round the outer edge of the rug and also between the field and the main border.
