Indian Amritsar Rug - 2.03 x 0.80 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
Tabriz superfine Persian rugs are renowned worldwide for their exceptional knot density
These people followed a semi-nomadic lifestyle
The rest of the carpet is flooded with flowers
architectural
The borders and tendrils are very much of the same colour and hues
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
yellows and teal create a sense of luxury and beauty
Symbols were often believed to protect the owner from misfortunes or to bring to the mind of the owner images that would bring happiness or good fortune to him or her
Symbolism in Persian rugs is passed down from generation to generation
It contains many motifs the are bountiful and pretty
a rug can be considered a cultural item
There is at its very centre a large vase with profusion of flowers spilling from it
