Indo Budoie Rug - 3.03x2.47 Balouchi

Indo Budoie Rug - 3.03x2.47 BalouchiIndo rug The 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

burnt orange and shades of brown make this carpet quite spellbinding

The quality of workmanship is second to none and this together with the high quality of materials make this a rare carpet worthy of any setting

The borders and centre are very much of the same colour and hues

It is made from silk and is from the city of Qum

Designed by Master SalimAbadi

The quality of Qum silk rugs is particularly high

The rugs are tightly woven with a low-cut pile

much the same way as a pupil sits in the eye

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

and outlines

There is a great deal of beauty to this carpet and it suggests the beauty of spring centred on the concepts of youth

It is from the city of Tabriz