Indian Agra Rug - 2.07 x 1.40 Turkaman

Indian Agra Rug - 2.07 x 1.40 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

Turkmen rug

Due to the location of Mahalat

This carpet is made from silk and comes from the city of Qum

The majority of Saveh rugs are small pieces and rug runner styles as a result of being woven by nomadic people that used looms that were compact

The gentle base field colour looks marvellous and contrasts ideally with the flowers that appear on it

Herati motifs are thought to symbolise the small fishes that come up just beneath the surface of the water to swim in the full moon's reflection

and at times the Tree of Life

and Eastern Turkey

The centre has a gentle blue present and this contrasts perfectly with the somewhat darker and warmer colours in the rest of the carpet

This beautiful Persian KASHMAR carpet features a central medallion design in vibrant shades of red

Here is a most beautiful Isfahan rug that is soft toned

that is however very much softened by the carpet’s colours