Persian rug

Example Sentences

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The senator did know that his wife had some gold but assumed it was from her wealthy family of Persian rug dealers, the lawyer said.

From Seattle Times • May 15, 2024

Like all the hostages, the Rosens were showered with gifts — a new vacuum cleaner, hundreds of coupons to a local restaurant, a Persian rug.

From Los Angeles Times • May 14, 2021

It is the Persian rug with a deliberate mistake.

From The Guardian • May 19, 2019

Quave saw something quite different: a vast botanical tapestry, rich as a Persian rug.

From New York Times • Sep. 14, 2016

By the door was a rolled-up Persian rug that we had brought with us for Ellie.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri