The Art of Oriental Carpets - The phenomenon of patterns in oriental carpets, analysed through the study of symmetry. Joint project of The Textile Museum and The Math Forum. Links to related sites. Carpet Discoloration - Extensive information about carpet dyeing, carpet design dyeing and color restoration, and education about carpet discoloration, fading, bleach stains, and stubborn stain removal. Guide To Ersari Rugs - Part of Barry O'Connell Jr's homepage, dealing with the origin, history and weave patterns of Ersari rugs. Extensive collection of links to related sites. Carpet Fibers and Manufacture - Extensive information about carpet fiber chemistry and characteristics, fiber dyeing, identification and testing, and the manufacture of carpets. From the Bane-Clene Corp. The Effect of Carpet Fiber on the Growth of Dermatophagiodes Farinae in a Controlled Environment - Master of Science thesis presenting a study to determine if, under identical and controlled environmental conditions, mites will exist in equal numbers in similarly constructed carpets with different fibers. Author: Glenda Gilmore Andes. Origins of Traditional Rug Hooking - Short article about the origins of making rugs from strips of worn out clothes and textiles by using a hand held hook. Author: Joan Moshimer. Silk and Wool: Ottoman Textile Designs in Turkish Rugs - Extensive article examining the use of Ottoman textile designs in Turkish rugs, and conclusions as to how textiles are defined in relation to our built environment. Author: Gerard Pequin.