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
It’s shaped like a chaise longue, with a Persian rug laid over it.
From New York Times • Oct. 31, 2022
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
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
Luke knelt on a Persian rug in front of the golden sarcophagus of Kronos.
From "The Battle of the Labyrinth" by Rick Riordan
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