Indian Woolen Double Rug - 2.92 x 2.53 tribalThe 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
a rich burgundy is usually the predominant one and some other common colors are different shades of blue
This is a beautiful rosette/flower shaped central medallion rug
The border is normally composed of three bands
A magnificent wool carpet from the city of Tabriz It is a pictorial rug showing the poet Omar Khayam deep in thought
Prayer rugs are characterised by the prayer niche
The outer borders are charming and their style and colour are in complete harmony with the rest of the carpet
Zanjan rugs are single wefted in the center
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
somewhat resembling kilim
Rug weaving started in Turkey since 13th century with the arrival of the Seljuks
It is decorated with leaf
The three central rosette style medallion explodes out into the field
