Indian Jaipur Rug - 3.00 x 2.46 Extra Large

Indian Jaipur Rug - 3.00 x 2.46 Extra LargeThe 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

Although it is located between Yazd and Nain

Bakhtiar carpets are made of strong and sturdy wool

The colours motifs and patterns of this carpet are spellbinding

Historically

A magnificent wool carpet from the city of Tabriz  It is a pictorial rug showing the poet Omar Khayam deep in  thought

These carpets are known as “Kerman Ravar”

It has delightful floral curvilinear shapes

The tones are earthy but also romantic floral

and when we look into the field we see there are depictions of more animals but at the heart of it all is the tree of life - the understanding that all of this earthly beauty

It has a central medallion with two patterns sting each end of it length ways

producing rugs that combine traditional motifs with extraordinary craftsmanship

It is made of silk and is from the city of Qum