Indian Amritsar Rug - 3.02 x 2.35 BalouchiThe 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
about 100 km south of Tehran
A stunning hand-knotted Ardekan with a classic Persian design of an elongated medallion and corner spandrels in a red-toned field of symmetrical floral sprays
with two differently sized lamp motifs surrounding the design
The city of Yazd is located in the province of Yazd
beautiful red base colour to field
Shiraz has been known for centuries as the city of roses
with soumak fabrics used for bedding known as soumak mafrash
Border of palmette motifs and meandering vines
This is a delightful rug that has a curvilinear field which has a charming ivory base colour that then supports a complex and intricate combination of motifs with two lanterns balance each side of the length of the field bringing much beauty and harmony to this universe
in spite of the fact that the asymmetrical knot which is also known as the Persian knot or Senneh knot
Exceptional symmetry and finishing
and had the most beautiful palaces
