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Palas پلاس

Palas is a Persian word for a plain, coarse flatweave. Dehkhoda's dictionary gives it as a thick woollen cloth, a spread like a jajim, and a coarse gelim. In the rug trade the word is also used for Caucasian flatweaves.

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See also Kilim, Jajim

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Palas: a detail of New Weave Fine Mazandaran Minimalist Stripes Persian Kilim Rug, 383x294cm
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