Ghiordes

[gyawr-duhs, gawr-]

noun

1. a Turkish rug characterized by an uneven pile produced by the Ghiordes knot.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Ghiordes¹

First recorded in 1895–1900; variant spelling of Gördes, town in Turkey

Example Sentences

For making pile carpets and rugs two traditional knots are in use; the first is termed the Turkish or Ghiordes knot, from Ghiordes, an old city not far from Brusa.

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The second traditional knot is the Persian or Sehna knot, which, though better calculated to produce a close, fine, even, velvety surface, has in many parts of Persia been abandoned for the Ghiordes knot, which is a trifle more easily tied.

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Cloud bands, seen in Chinese and old Ghiordes rugs.

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The apex of the mihrab or niche runs high in the Ghiordes rug.

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He began to collect Ghiordes rugs years ago, before the value of the rug became generally known.

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