The field guide · Age and condition
Sheared
Sheared means the rug's pile has been trimmed level after washing, so the surface reads evenly. Shearing is part of finishing every pile rug, and it is done again before export. It also softens the low patches that corroded dark wool leaves, which makes them harder to see.
Also Clipped · Shearing
See also Washed, Corrosion, Pile
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