Indian Woolen Double Rug - 1.59 x 0.90 SquareThe 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
particularly the circular central medallion with its two pendants reaching out length wise and the stadium shape of the border of the main field
It has a characteristic niche at one end
This carpet is from the city of Tabriz and is handmade
or dark blue for the field
Hand-knotted Persian carpets from the Iranian provenance Abadeh
same colour as guard borders
It has a beautiful Shah Abas design laid out magnificently in a lovely muted tone field
The city of Heriz is situated in the northwest of Iran
It is made form wool and comes from the wool of Tabriz
The field is separated from the main border by several smaller borders
around 100 km south of Tehran
The colours are an amazing assortment of parchment
