Indian Amritsar Rug - 3.00 x 2.38 TurkamanThe 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
particularly the circular central medallion with its two pendants reaching out length wise and the stadium shape of the border of the main field
A good Tabriz has a short and rough pile
Skilled artisans spend months—sometimes years—hand‑knotting each piece
Durability suited for everyday use
Shades of brown
This geometric shape carpet has a lovely range of colours that compliment each other
It is decorated with leaf
do so in an attempt to follow a tradition of textile art that has been part of their culture for thousands of years
Lilihan carpets are similar to Sarouk rug in style
The combination of colours and patterns is a work of genius
The genius of a master designer the various shades of tan and subdued orange/brown balance perfectly with the colour yellow that also appears restful and in harmony
A kilim is a flat hand-woven carpet traditionally produced in countries of the former Persian Empire
