Indian Nepali Rug - 3.28 x 0.76 Extra Large

Indian Nepali Rug - 3.28 x 0.76 Extra LargeThe 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

The colour palette tends toward warm and earthy hues that are produced with vegetable dyes

The colours motifs and patterns of this carpet are spellbinding

the colours are dominated by different shades of indigo blue and madder red

An Afghan rug (or Afghan carpet) is a type of handwoven floor-covering textile traditionally made in the northern and western areas of Afghanistan

floral motifs

It is amazingly beautiful

a leaf or a flame

Hunting scenes

A magnificent central medallion carpet that has around the medallion a beautiful subdued yellow coloured base field that together create the illusion of a human-eye

A magnificent wool carpet from the city of Tabriz

with a delightful pictorial motif showing hunters

The carpet is silk and is from the city of Qum