Indian Rug - 2.68 x 1.79 Balouchi

Indian Rug - 2.68 x 1.79 BalouchiThe 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 the most heartfelt and endearing motifs including the clear depictions of camels in a field with colours and tones that also bring to mind the beauty of golden sands and desert landscapes

Shahsavan literally means “For those who love the Shah” in Farsi and is a title bestowed upon warriors in the 17th century who were defending the northern border of Persia

At the centre of the carpet is a motif that radiates out

with its pear-shaped figure and extending arch of flowers and is said to symbolise the garden of paradise

though they are not as finely knotted

A small but very enchanting silk carpet from the city of Qum

and are simply referred to as the "Kashan"

Following their example

floral shrubs & urns of flowers bordered by a major guardstripe of palmettes and meandering vines

It has a very definite curvilinear theme that runs throughout it

Such medallions and shapes were central to the design and reality of Persian gardens

They are like Nain rugs but more rustic