Persian Rug, Oriental Rug -How do they differ?
The rug before you has a rich texture, is painstakingly made by hand, and explodes with deep color. You compliment the owner on this fine Oriental rug. "It's a Persian rug," its owner replies. Have you committed a flooring faux pas?
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Persian and Oriental: A Word About the Words "Oriental" simply means "Eastern," and as a geographic locator is a much broader term. In the carpet context, it refers generally to southern and southeastern Asia, and countries such as Afghanistan, China, India, Pakistan, and other neighboring countries, including Iran. |
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