persian rug
persian rug — noun
1. A traditional handmade floor covering from Iran, created by knotting threads of
A traditional handmade floor covering from Iran, created by knotting threads of wool or silk by hand, and known for its colourful patterns and long-lasting quality.
The Watanabe family bought a beautiful Persian rug during their trip to Isfahan.
collocation: buy a Persian rug
Saira's grandmother gave her a hand-knotted Persian rug as a wedding gift.
collocation: hand-knotted Persian rug
The museum displayed a 400-year-old silk Persian rug from the Safavid period.
Tomás spent months saving up to buy a small Persian rug for his study.
These Persian rugs use natural dyes from plants, so each piece has unique colours.
- Persian carpet
more formal; often used for larger, room-sized pieces with the same hand-knotted craftsmanship
- Oriental rug
broader category that includes rugs from Iran, Turkey, India, and other Asian regions
- Iranian rug
modern term; less common in traditional contexts but equivalent in meaning
文法句型
a Persian rug
Persian rugs
用法筆記
Persian rug is a countable noun. It can be used in both singular (a Persian rug) and plural (Persian rugs). The term 'Persian carpet' is a common synonym, though 'carpet' often refers to larger, room-sized pieces while 'rug' suggests a smaller size.