An irregular variation in color or shade that appears in woven textiles, creating streaks or striped patterns.
From Persian origin, referring to the visible color differences that occur in hand-dyed or traditionally-woven carpets and fabrics, entering English through textile trade terminology.
Abrash in Persian carpets isn't a mistake—it's actually prized by collectors as proof of authenticity and individual craftsmanship, because perfectly uniform color would suggest industrial mass production.
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