Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Objects Facet
3. Furnishings and Equipment (hierarchy name)
4. Furnishings (hierarchy name)
5. furnishings (works)
6. [furnishings by form or function]
7. coverings and hangings
8. [coverings and hangings by specific type]
9. [coverings and hangings by form]
10. rugs (textiles)
11. [rugs by technique]
12. pile-woven carpets

Narrower term/s

• tapestry Brussels (carpets)[+]
  • velvet carpets (tapestry carpets)
• body Brussels (carpets)

Anotations

Scope note:

Machine-made floor coverings of a particular type, having the loops of the pile uncut. All colors run with the warp, concealed, and are brought above the foundation in loops to produce the pattern. The type is believed to have originated in or near Brussels; was popular in the first half of the 19th century. They differ from Wilton carpets, which are produced by a similar process but the loops are cut, producing a soft pile surface.