What does the cryptic crossword clue "Rugs from western part of Persia and instruments from Hawaii (7)" mean?

The definition is "Rugs". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). PER (synonym="PER") + UKES (synonym="ukuleles") = PERUKES; definition: "Rugs" The answer is PERUKES.

Rugs from western part of Persia and instruments from Hawaii (7)

Guardian Cryptic #29104 | 28 Across | 2023-06-23 flower

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