Indian Nepali Rug - 1.82 x 1.20 Gabeh

Indian Nepali Rug - 1.82 x 1.20 GabehThe 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

Tabass rugs and carpets are characterized by curvilinear patterns similar to Nain

This is a magnificent central rosette pattern carpet

Mesheds are usually decorated with all over designs

narrow format described in the West as runners

The inscription is in an ancient form of writing

The Turkish (symmetric) knot is used

The motifs on these carpets normally consists of a hexagon surrounded by white primitve lines and sometimes even a scarab in the middle

These famous Bokhara designs have been copied over the years by weavers in Iran

The gentle hues and tones of colour provide uniformity throughout the carpet

Heriz carpets

Afghan rug

This central medallion carpet has a beautiful rosette central motif that blossoms outward