Indian Kamila Rug - 3.13 x 2.45 Square

Indian Kamila Rug - 3.13 x 2.45 SquareThe 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

Bijar is a small Iranian town in the Kurdistan

The magnificent tribal area rugs in Zanjan are all hand woven by nomadic tribes

The fine silk thread used makes it possible to produce incredibly detailed patterns

and character

The overall impact of the composition is outstanding and is showered in the main body of the field with delightful motifs and abounding vines that spin and curve in what appears to be a never ending space

The usual kind of background colours for Kashan carpets are rich red and dark blue

It is wool on silk base

The colours are an amazing assortment of parchment

Traditionally Gabeh’s were made for domestic use and not for the market

The Khesti

practical weaving techniques that reflect everyday rural use

all contained within an  outer guard border