Mosaic Rug

Mosaic Rug
MOSAIC RUG
A cut pile rug, the pile of which is glued in a coloured pattern to a canvas foundation, instead of woven to it. This is a cottage industry in the Near East and the rugs are used locally.

Dictionary of the English textile terms. 2014.

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