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Cut pile carpets cut the yarn tips so there arenât any loops. Cut pile carpets tend to be denser and softer than loop pile. There are several types of cut pile: 1  Plush has an even, smooth texture with a formal appearance.  Saxony has a smooth finish, but the fibers are longer and twisted to give each fiber more body.
Soumak Mafrash (bedding bag) panel, from Borchali, Georgia, late 19th century. Soumak (also spelled Soumakh, Sumak, Sumac, or Soumac) rugs are a type of Oriental rug belonging to the family of flat weaves. The name derives from the old town of Shemakja.he technique of making a soumak involves wrapping wefts over four warps before drawing them back under the last two warps. The process is repeated from selvedge to selvedge. Soumaks tend to be finely woven, and although not as durable as piled carpets, they are stronger than kilims.