a handwoven Scandinavian rug with a thick pile and usually a strong, colorful design
2.
the weave used for this, comprising warp, weft, and hand-tied knots
Word origin
[1940–45; after Rya, city in Sweden, where originally produced]This word is first recorded in the period 1940–45. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: blockbuster, debrief, sealant, set-aside, whiteout