Persian carpet
noun
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.
Origin of Persian carpet
1First recorded in 1610–20
- Also called Persian rug.
Words Nearby Persian carpet
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British Dictionary definitions for Persian carpet
Persian carpet
noun
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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