Indian Jaipur Wool & Silk

Indian Jaipur Wool & SilkSeveral centuries ago, Persian rug weavers were brought to India to practice their craft in a new country. Often featuring patterns of Persian origin, hand knotted carpets are now produced on a large scale in Inida. For example, Indian cashmere carpets which are knotted from high quality natural silk but are much more affordable than their Persian counterparts are becoming increasingly popular.

these highly skilled

the Boteh pattern

These carpets were made with shiny

Bright and colourful

living in tribes away from the city and practicing the traditions of their ancestors

and the sequence of the traditional Kurdish symbols woven into the textile clearly convey the hopes and dreams of the rug makers

with ivory

Beige and pale rust-reds unfold beautifully on dark blue backgrounds

luxurious pile with an instantly recognizable overall Boteh (paisley) or Herati pattern in strong reds and blues on an ivory background

these weavers construct their own horizontal ground looms

histories and traditions

durable carpet