Indian Nepali Rug - 3.36 x 0.74 tribal

Indian Nepali Rug - 3.36 x 0.74 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

with many flowers appearing on vines that are in abundance

was actually named after this city

This carpet has a central medallion  with a field rich in floral elements whose curves and colours are skilfully combined

The colours are soft and excellently harmonised

Hand-knotted Persian carpets from the Iranian provenance Abadeh

The repeat pattern in the main guard border adds to its overall beauty

The construction of Bijar rugs is superior to most other weaves and the rugs are incredibly heavy

They usually have an intricate pattern with a detailed central medallion

Mirsapur and Srinagar

This carpet is large in size and huge in quality

In the midst of all of that are marvellous depictions of animal motifs together with vines containing an abundance of floral motifs

animals and an abundance of flowers