Gaz Deraz

Gaz Deraz (گاز دراز) is a Persian term referring to a long or extended measurement of cloth or fabric, roughly analogous to a "yard" or "meter" in other measurement systems. The term "Gaz" (گاز) alone typically denotes a yard, but "Gaz Deraz" specifically implies a longer, perhaps non-standard, length. The exact length of a Gaz Deraz is not standardized and can vary regionally and historically, often depending on the specific type of fabric being measured or the local customs of merchants. It is considered an older, less precise unit of measurement compared to the metric system which is now widely used in Iran. Due to its variable nature, reliance on "Gaz Deraz" as a unit of measurement can lead to ambiguity, and it's rarely used in official or formal contexts today. The term is more likely encountered in older literature or in informal transactions involving traditional textiles.