Indian Woolen Double Rug - 2.97 x 2.04 Connoisseur

Indian Woolen Double Rug - 2.97 x 2.04 ConnoisseurThe 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

ornate designs surrounding

It is made from silk and comes from Qum in Iran

The style of these Ottoman court rugs

This piece has a delightful patina and has a 'softness' to it that suggest that it has

This is a true masterpiece and is quite exceptional in its beauty and composition

It is the creation of master designer Kafashzadeh

in North Iran

It is a beautiful carpet

The most striking feature of this carpet are ist proportions and shape which sit so well together

Towards the end of the 18th century the workshops suffered a crisis

green and ivories

wool from the herds and vegetable dyes