Indian Kamila Rug - 3.49 x 2.50 Contemporary

Indian Kamila Rug - 3.49 x 2.50 ContemporaryThe 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

This is a beautiful central rosette patterns rug from the city of Tabriz

It is a central medallion carpet with an explosion of floral motifs everywhere

A wonderful wool carpet

Although Zanjan has a strong Turkish influence

the central band often takes its motif from the ground design

Flowers everywhere

The usual Tabriz design is a medallion surrounded by flowers and tendrils

The most coveted of these rugs are made by a Farahan

or simply someone who appreciates fine craftsmanship

The curvilinear motifs and abundance of floral patterns evoke a sense of spring

It has a small central medallion which expands out and is in proportion to the other motifs of this carpet

thanks to tightly packed knots and resilient wool