# Persian flaw

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A flaw, deliberately introduced or retained to make something (originally and especially a Persian carpet) imperfect.

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

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/persian-flaw