Indian Kamila Rug - 2.42 x 1.75 Tribal

Indian Kamila Rug - 2.42 x 1.75 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

Reds tend to be a burgundy colour rather than brick red as in Kazaks

The central lozenge shape expands outwards

This amazingly beautiful central medallion carpet

somewhat resembling kilim

The colours are an amazing assortment of colours

The colours and motifs are gentle shades and tones that also suggest peace and balance

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Perth and Darwin

the tribal group Afshar migrated from their origins in Central Asia to settle in Iranian Azerbaijan

It is highly collectable

and we have only ever a small glimpse of that

which reduces their deterioration