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

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

Nahid, wearing an obligatory headscarf and modest belted tunic, was busy repairing the tassels of an exquisite red and black Persian rug spread out on a wooden table.

From The Guardian • Jun. 29, 2015

Through the guard’s legs, I could see a round man arise from a Persian rug.

From "The Many Assassinations of Samir, the Seller of Dreams" by Daniel Nayeri