Unlike kilims, these "pile" carpets are not flat, they are deep and soft because their surfaces are covered with the ends of thousands of pieces of yarn.

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She sewed carpets and curtains for a local dry goods company.

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These carpets are often called "Oriental" or "Persian" carpets.

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has several fine examples of pile carpets from Iran.

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It is the starting point for state visits complete with red carpets and marching bands.

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