Shag (fabric)
Encyclopedia
A shag is a rug
or carpet
that has a deep pile
, giving it a shaggy appearance. Shag carpeting is sometimes evoked as an example of the esthetic
from the culture of the 1970s in the United States
.
In recent years, shag carpeting has seen a resurgence of popularity.
Rug
RUG or rug can mean:* carpet, a textile floor covering that is made from various materials.** specifically, one made by rug making* slang for toupee* rug , to keep domesticated animals warm and/or dry...
or carpet
Carpet
A carpet is a textile floor covering consisting of an upper layer of "pile" attached to a backing. The pile is generally either made from wool or a manmade fibre such as polypropylene,nylon or polyester and usually consists of twisted tufts which are often heat-treated to maintain their...
that has a deep pile
Pile (textile)
In textiles, pile is the raised surface or nap of a fabric, which is made of upright loops or strands of yarn. Examples of pile textiles are carpets, corduroy, velvet, plush, and Turkish towels.. The word is derived from Latin pilus for "hair"...
, giving it a shaggy appearance. Shag carpeting is sometimes evoked as an example of the esthetic
Taste (sociology)
Taste as an aesthetic, sociological, economic and anthropological concept refers to a cultural patterns of choice and preference. While taste is often understood as a biological concept, it can also be reasonably studied as a social or cultural phenomenon. Taste is about drawing distinctions...
from the culture of the 1970s in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
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In recent years, shag carpeting has seen a resurgence of popularity.