Indian Jaipour Rug - 3.66 x 2.72 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
The diamond motif of the Shiraz carpets is usually in light or dark blue and the background is normally red with decorations of stylized plants and flowers
This beautiful wool carpet was made in the city of Tabriz It makes a powerful statement with the choice of lovely colours that are in balance and harmony with each other
and there are 240 to 550 knots to each square inch in a silk one
weavers adopt a unique weaving method often referred to as the wet loom technique
Lovely contrast in shades of colour with charming use of the colour green
with a delightful pictorial motif showing hunters
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The colours of the field and medallion are particularly well framed by the amazing border
The region sits high on the rugged mountains of Persia and life here can be very harsh
which is bright and sumptuous
and cinnamon accentuate the flowers and other design elements
There is a wonderful balance to the complex patterns of the rest of the carpets
