Indian Woolen Double Rug - 1.60 x 0.92 Square

Indian Woolen Double Rug - 1.60 x 0.92 SquareThe art of manufacturing carpets was introduced in India, probably by the great mogul Akbar in 16th century which brought in Persian weavers together with skilled pattern artists mainly for producing carpets for his palace. During the 16th, 17th and 18th century many fine carpets were woven here made of the finest sheep wool and silk, with Persian patterns. To tell the origin of an Indo carpet they often use a prefix; Indo Mir, Pakistan Bochara and

This is a beautiful rosette/flower shaped central medallion rug

exuding class and sophistication

Boteh is the Farsi word used to describe in immature flower or palm leaf

They are sometimes referred to as ‘the carpets of steel’

and animals and vegetation everywhere

The first thing one notices about this carpet is the pronounced band of crimson red comprising effectively the field of the carpet

A hard-wearing hand-woven tribal Bakhtiary runner with a pictorial garden design of stylized panels containing bold floral motifs & trees

The combination of colours and patterns is a work of genius

The original Turkmen rugs were produced by the Turkmen tribes who are the main ethnic group in Turkmenistan and are also found in Afghanistan and Iran

this Persian Kashan carpet is a masterpiece of design

Wonderful colours of red

Mahal rugs are produced in the town of Mahalat