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.

Simple diamond and triangle patterns in strong reds

in the province of Hamadan

flowers and tendrils

From facial wrinkles in humans to rippling muscles in animals

Patterns and colours are bold and designs are often geometric

makes them highly prized

colours range from somber (indigo blue or red field) to vibrant with starkly contrasting orange

with motifs outlined in light yellow

blues and rusty browns

is the birthplace of the Malayer rug

a symmetrical repeating motif of four

almost blanket-like feel – use the Ghiorde