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 doesn't have that book in stock at Whitmore Rare Books, a quiet showroom lined with glass bookcases, footsteps muffled by a Persian rug.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 7, 2017

If she closed her eyes she could imagine the arched doorway, the Persian rug on the living-room floor, the yellow chairs and the huge window that looked over the bay.

From "Julie of the Wolves" by Jean Craighead George