Persian carpet
noun
a handwoven carpet or rug produced in Iran and characterized by fine warp and filling yarns, a usually tight, even pile made with the Sehna knot, and a variety of floral, foliate, animal, and avian designs woven in rich, harmonious colors.
Also called
Persian rug.
Origin of Persian carpet
First recorded in 1610–20
British Dictionary definitions for persian carpet
Persian carpet
Persian rug
noun
a carpet or rug made in Persia or other countries of the Near East by knotting silk or wool yarn by hand onto a woven backing, characterized by rich colours and flowing or geometric designs