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numdah

numdah

9.9
A thick felt rug with embroidered designs from India
  • noun
  • Indian
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  • The artisan displayed a beautiful numdah with intricate embroidery at the local market.

Examples

  • They decorated the living room floor with a vibrant red numdah from Kashmir.

  • The numdahs from India are known for their intricate designs.

  • Collectors often seek out antique numdahs for their unique craftsmanship and patterns.

  • She bought a beautiful numdah for her living room.

  • Collectors often seek out antique numdahs for their unique craftsmanship and patterns.

  • The artisan displayed a beautiful numdah with intricate embroidery at the local market.

  • They decorated the living room floor with a vibrant red numdah from Kashmir.

Synonyms

numdah rug
vsnumdah
  • Indian
9.9

A rug with stitched designs made from thick Indian felt and bright colors

is defined by traditional Indian production and coarse felt material
nammad
vsnumdah
  • Indian
9.9

An embroidered rug made from thick felt used to decorate or cover a floor

is traditionally made in India from coarse felt rather than modern materials

Compounds

numdah rug
  • Indian
9.9

A rug with stitched designs made from thick Indian felt and bright colors

Surface Forms

numdah singular
numdahs plural

Etymology

Numdah comes from the Persian word namad, meaning 'felt', and the same word appears in Hindi and Urdu as namda. That's why a numdah is a rug or mat made from thick felt, traditionally produced in India and often decorated with embroidery.