Indian Kamila Rug - 2.29 x 0.70 Turkaman

Indian Kamila Rug - 2.29 x 0.70 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

There is a huge variety of different designs: geometrical motifs

Najafabad rugs are of extremely good quality and have great symmetry to them

This ivory Kashan rug brings timeless Persian elegance into any space

There are various shaped motifs that all sit in harmony with each other

Hamedan (Hamadan) Persian rugs come from western Iran and are among the most widely produced traditional village rugs in the country

This carpet is no exception

known for its strength

The weavers in Ardabil ply their craft using Azerbaijani knots

also at times rich striking colours and scenes from daily life

So whilst this rug is not flowery spring like in symbolism and the setting may be a desert

This energetic carpet is pictorial in design and made of kourk wool

an established garden motif