Indian Kashan Wool, Jaipour Rug - 3.60 x 2.70 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
burnt orange and shades of brown make this carpet quite spellbinding
Heriz carpets are suitable for homes as well as for public environments
as well as Southern Persian design influences
It has a delightful combinations of colours and motifs
Sanandaj has a long and illustrious history of weaving wool rugs which can be traced back into at least the classical period and perhaps much farther back than that
This magnificent handmade hallway runner is from Isfahan It is made on a silk foundation and is a central repeat patterns carpet
The tradition of hand-knotting rugs has been passed from generation to generation
a region between Shiraz (Shiras) and Isfahan
is the diamond-shaped lozenge by itself in the centre of the carpet or repeated along the length twice or three times according to the size
Symbols were often believed to protect the owner from misfortunes or to bring to the mind of the owner images that would bring happiness or good fortune to him or her
The older Sanandaj rugs are extremely valuable and durable
The Tabriz carpets are of very good quality
