Indian Siligiry Rug - 2.52 x 1.59 tribal

Indian Siligiry Rug - 2.52 x 1.59 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

carpets designed around a central medallion and with flowing saz-style vegetation came into vogue

This medallion shape sits in a stadium shaped field that has a very soft blue base colour

The border is normally composed of three bands

The carpet is made from wool and comes from the city of Qum

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

also spelt Gaba or Gabeh

Malayers have semigeometric designs in an all-over or medallion style

The pastel pink field provides a wonderful balance to the complex patterns of the rest of the carpets

domestic bags and bedding

There are however

The rosette is dynamic and explodes outward

Shirvans pieces are found in smaller sizes