Indian Amritsar Rug - 3.02 x 0.78 Square

Indian Amritsar Rug - 3.02 x 0.78 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

This is an extraordinary carpet that whilst having a very definite curvilinear design

A wonderful wool carpet

The carpet is made from silk and comes form the city of Qum

This piece has a delightful patina and has a 'softness' to it that suggest that it has

it is made of wool and is from the city of Tabriz

This type of carpet is often found in the entrance area or passageways of Iranian houses

Shiraz has been known for centuries as the city of roses

around 100 km south of Tehran

Afshar carpets are valued world-wide as quality tribal rugs and are highly sought after

A hand-woven tribal rug with a rare design of a stylized central medallion flanked by symmetrical bold palmettes & secondary palmette motifs within a red field

There is much beauty and activity depicted in this amazing carpet

They appear also on motifs in the main guard border