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Ghiordes

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[gyawr-duhs, gawr-] / ˈgyɔr dəs, ˈgɔr- /

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of Ghiordes

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

Example Sentences

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Ghiordes rugs of antiquity are not in the market.

From Rugs: Oriental and Occidental, Antique & Modern A Handbook for Ready Reference by Holt, Rosa Belle

The antique Ghiordes rugs are really fine in colors, generally with much pale green, red, or blue.

From Rugs: Oriental and Occidental, Antique & Modern A Handbook for Ready Reference by Holt, Rosa Belle

They are about the size of the old Ghiordes prayer rug, and have other points in common, which might be expected from the proximity of the towns.

From Rugs: Oriental and Occidental, Antique & Modern A Handbook for Ready Reference by Holt, Rosa Belle

These knots are called the Persian or Sinna, and the Turkish or Ghiordes.

From Rugs: Oriental and Occidental, Antique & Modern A Handbook for Ready Reference by Holt, Rosa Belle

Cloud bands, seen in Chinese and old Ghiordes rugs.

From Rugs: Oriental and Occidental, Antique & Modern A Handbook for Ready Reference by Holt, Rosa Belle