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 wedding guests made a path for her across the Persian carpet, leading to the fender before the hearth.

From Literature

Beatrice tripped herself up and nosed into the Persian carpet, twice.

From Literature

I went first, pulling her from drawer pull to drawer pull as the Persian carpet fell away below us.

From Literature

The Persian carpet suddenly filled up with a murmuring multitude of mice.

From Literature

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