Ghiordes
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of Ghiordes
First recorded in 1895–1900; variant spelling of Gördes, town in Turkey
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The apex of the mihrab or niche runs high in the Ghiordes rug.
From Rugs: Oriental and Occidental, Antique & Modern A Handbook for Ready Reference by Rosa Belle Holt
The Turkish or Ghiordes knot has the yarn twisted about the warp threads in such a manner that the two raised ends of the pile alternate with every two threads of the warp.
From Rugs: Oriental and Occidental, Antique & Modern A Handbook for Ready Reference by Rosa Belle Holt
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 Rosa Belle Holt
Ghiordes rugs of antiquity are not in the market.
From Rugs: Oriental and Occidental, Antique & Modern A Handbook for Ready Reference by Rosa Belle Holt
He began to collect Ghiordes rugs years ago, before the value of the rug became generally known.
From Rugs: Oriental and Occidental, Antique & Modern A Handbook for Ready Reference by Rosa Belle Holt
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