Indian Kashmir Silk Foundation Rug - 2.07 x 1.54 Gabeh

Indian Kashmir Silk Foundation Rug - 2.07 x 1.54 GabehThe 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

It has a repeat overall pattern with an explosion of floral motifs everywhere

A highly stylised carpet with wonderful curvilinear shapes contained within geometric borders

Large carpets are mainly made by fairly rough yarn on cotton warp with a rustic design

Turkish Anatolian Karz Karz oriental rugs are woven in the city of Kars

traditional motifs of Boteh (paisley)

The success of the Kerman carpets is mainly due to the skill of the pattern designers

It has the peculiarity of not having produced carpets until the early 1930s

with justification

Their geometric designs are actually symbols that combine in myriad ways to profound effect

The most recognized design found on Ardabil rugs is the famous Mahi (Herati) design - a diamond medallion and small fish throughout

It is by one of Persia's master weavers

particularly the circular central medallion sitting within a large hexagon shape