Indian Kashmir Rug - 2.73 x 1.84 Connoisseur

Indian Kashmir Rug - 2.73 x 1.84 ConnoisseurThe 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

known for their durability

The red flowers are powerful

The village of Ravar situated twenty-five miles from Kerman

first quality wool

or master bedrooms

blending luxurious craftsmanship with a soft

The success of the Kerman carpets is mainly due to the skill of the pattern designers

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

The carpet is wool and is from the city of Tabriz

Kaomeyn is a city in Markazi province

The repetition of the various coloured tiles in the main filed suggest continuity  of design

Today Arak continues to produce semi-tribal or "village" rugs similar to those made in this part of Iran over two thousand years ago