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

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

Flenoury, who was pleased to be out of his tent and off the street, talked of getting a Persian rug.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 15, 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

Why, she even had me pull the big Persian rug out of her divining room and beat the dust out of it with a broom.

From "Moon Over Manifest" by Clare Vanderpool