Persian carpet

American  

noun

1. a handwoven carpet or rug produced in Iran and characterized by fine warp and filling yarns, a usually tight, even pile made with the Sehna knot, and a variety of floral, foliate, animal, and avian designs woven in rich, harmonious colors.

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Persian carpet British  

noun

1. a carpet or rug made in Persia or other countries of the Near East by knotting silk or wool yarn by hand onto a woven backing, characterized by rich colours and flowing or geometric designs

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Etymology

Origin of Persian carpet

First recorded in 1610–20

Example Sentences

The interior is a study in curving lines, with low-hanging circular chandeliers ringing the central dome, intricately tiled walls and a rich Persian carpet swirling across the floor.

From New York Times • May 1, 2023

I looked down at the elaborate pattern on the Persian carpet, disconnecting.

From Salon • Oct. 22, 2022

The magic happens in Pucci’s dining room, on a Persian carpet near the crystal chandelier and dozens of taxidermy mounts.

From Washington Times • Jan. 4, 2017

Ms. Bestor also pointed out that laying a Persian carpet underneath such modernist thrift-store furniture finds, which the owners have done here, is a good way to synthesize the bohemian and modern aesthetics.

From The Wall Street Journal • Aug. 13, 2015

None of the three tall windows would open because their frames had warped long ago, and an aroma of warmed dust from the Persian carpet rose to meet the diners as they entered.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan