This photo is from the inside of a new condition saddle bag, so it has had not wear on the floor, so the the fuzz is preserved. More info about Rug # 925 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
When a rug sits in a pile it does not loose the fuzz on the back. When it is trod underfoot the friction against the floor buffs off the fuzz and eventually polishes the back to fine sheen, if the wool is good. More info about Rug # 1816 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
This rug has been used on the floor, so one does not see the fuzz on the back. More info about Rug # 76 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
This is, perhaps, one of the oldest war rugs on Warrug.com, and it has had considerable wear and a couple or repairs. Looking at the back one can see the lack of fuzz and a gentle sheen on the back of the knots. More info about Rug # 1090 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Notice all the stray, curly, white hairs crossing other knots. That is the "fuzz" and it indicates a rug has not been used on the floor. More info about Rug # 464 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
This rug was probably never meant to be used on the floor, and the "fuzz" on the back suggests it never has been use. More info about Rug # 2069 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
Good illustration of an unworn rug back More info about Rug # 2083 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |
More info about Rug # 1100 here BTW - Rug #0 does not exist, so if the link above says Rug #0, it resolves at the Styles Index Page. Sorry for the glitch |