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Ghiordes

American  
[gyawr-duhs, gawr-] / ˈgjɔr 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

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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

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

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

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 Holt, Rosa Belle

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 Holt, Rosa Belle

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