Persian flaw

English

Etymology

From the idea that Persian carpet makers intentionally leave an imperfection in each rug to show that only God's creations are perfect.

Noun

Persian flaw (plural Persian flaws)

  1. A flaw, deliberately introduced or retained to make something (originally and especially a Persian carpet) imperfect.
    • For quotations using this term, see Citations:Persian flaw.
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