Definitions

from The Century Dictionary.

  • A kind of coarse but durable carpeting made in India, usually in fringed squares, without positive patterns or bright, colors.

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  • noun Plural form of dhurrie.

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Examples

  • Occupying a cluster of centuries-old buildings, the 24 big suites (starting at 450 square feet) are filled with Uzbek suzanis, Afghan dhurries, and   Turkish   kilims,   all assembled by owners Ira and Sylvia Seret, importer-designers who have traded along the Silk Road since the '60s and opened the hotel in 1993 as an extension of their local store, Seret & Sons.

    Head to Head Ann Abel 2010

  • The antiques are quite serious but what I love and am more likely to be able to afford are the dhurries from India and the vintage textiles at the back of the shop.

    London's Best-Kept Decorating Secrets Rita Konig 2010

  • Weinrib's ikat blouses and dhurries woven in electric colors with silver thread motifs are vibrant examples of how stylish creations can play a role in this mission.

    Melissa Biggs Bradley: How Style Can Serve a Greater Good 2008

  • Weinrib\'s ikat blouses and dhurries woven in electric colors with silver thread motifs are vibrant examples of how stylish creations can play a role in this mission.

    Melissa Biggs Bradley: How Style Can Serve a Greater Good 2008

  • The designer bought two wool dhurries area rugs with blue and white geometric patterns, which she placed under her worktable and on the floor in the southwest quadrant.

    The Power of Vastu Living Kathleen Cox 2002

  • The floors would probably need refinishing, wide planks, stained dark, with area rugs, dhurries, I'd think, that would pick up the rose, with the celadon and cream…

    The Celtic Riddle Hamilton, Lyn 2000

  • Sisal, coir, or nubby dhurries are all rugs that you can place in the room in order to get a great look with a modern style.

    Article Source Karlie Henson 2009

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