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Designs and Patterns [offsite link]
The meaning of designs - floral designs, geometric shapes and patterns, creatures that possess symbolic meaning.

Knotting an Oriental Rug
Step by step instructions on creating a small Oriental rug, using the Turkish knot.

Oriental Carpets as a Form of Art (outside link) [offsite link]
In depth information about oriental carpets as a form of art. Islamic Arts and Architecture (IAAO). a non-profit organization dedicated to providing information on arts and architecture.

Oriental Rug Design - Border
Design a border for a small oriental style rug or carpet.

Oriental Rug Symmetry in Field Design
Designs for the field portion of a small oriental-style rug.

Oriental rugs are true pieces of art
Learn to appreciate oriental rugs by studying the designs and use this knowledge to build your own oriental-style rug.

Symmetry and Pattern - The Art of Oriental Carpets [offsite link]
THE TEXTILE MUSEUM is devoted to furthering an understanding of mankind´s creative achievements in the textile arts.

Weaving and knotting [offsite link]
This article describes the knots used in oriental carpets and the looms on which these carpets are woven.

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