Rug Glossary of Terms: U
- Usak
A town in Turkey where rug production dates to the 15th century. It gained fame for the 16th century designs of star, medallion, and prayer rugs. Since 19th century became a major commercial rug manufacturing, producing both high and low quality carpets. - Uzbekistan
Country in Central Asia, capital -Tashkent. The rugs from this country are known as Turkoman.