Glossary
- OpenworkA textile with open spaces for decorative effect. Openwork is not a specific technique a variety of techniques such as knotting and interlacing can be used to produce this effect.
- Oriental carpet
Any of a variety of pile carpets traditionally from regions east of the Mediterranean Sea (once referred to as the Orient). The terms carpet and rug are often used interchangeably, but “carpet” specifically refers to floor coverings with pile.