Persian earth is an orange-red clay used as a pigment in art and as a dye for textiles. It has been used for centuries in Persian carpets, oil paintings, and pottery. Synonyms for Persian earth include Armenian bole, Indian red, and Venetian red, which all have similar deep rusty red hues. Other names for Persian earth include terra rosa, which describes the pinkish-red clay found in Italy, and Ochre, a yellowish-brown clay that is also used as a pigment. These various synonyms for Persian earth provide artists with a range of options when seeking the perfect rich red pigment for their work.