Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Styles and Periods Facet
3. Styles and Periods (hierarchy name)
4. [styles, periods, and cultures by region]
5. Asian
6. East Asian
7. Chinese (culture or style)
8. Chinese textile styles

Anotations

Scope note:

Refers to the style of carpet produced in the Tientsin region of China since the 20th century. The style is characterized by the "closed back" technique of weaving in which the pile is constructed of five strands of machine-spun wool and is to be found in three thicknesses: 0.36 inches, 0.5 inches, and 0.62 inches.