Ghiordes

American  

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

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of Ghiordes

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.

From Project Gutenberg

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.

From Project Gutenberg

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

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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 Project Gutenberg

Cloud bands, seen in Chinese and old Ghiordes rugs.

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