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persian rug

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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.
Also called Persian rug.


Origin:
1610–20
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