Persian rug

Example Sentences

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One Iranian journalist described the northwestern region as a beautiful Persian rug with different colors and patterns weaved together, according to China News, another state-run news agency.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 3, 2023

You may recognize as one of his talismans a large Persian rug, but other than that luxury there is little to orient you: some chairs and coat racks that double as doorways.

From New York Times • Sep. 26, 2019

At first glance, the thrift shop window display suggests a den: Persian rug in mustard and burgundy, wide-set antique rocking chair, throw pillow dotted with bits of white and turquoise rag.

From Slate • May 14, 2019

He owned Persian rug stores in Mill Valley and Petaluma, where he was known as a gregarious businessman.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2016

The second is her sitting on a wooden stool weaving a Persian rug in the dark on a giant loom hidden deep in the cellar of their house.

From "Everything Sad Is Untrue" by Daniel Nayeri