Indian Jaipur

Indian JaipurSeveral 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.

is woven through a number of warp strands before being looped back

Hand-knotted Tabriz rugs are renowned not only for their exceptional quality and longevity but also for their limitless designs – the most diverse of any rug

Created by highly skilled Qashqai weavers who are renowned for their expressive craftsmanship and attention to detail

Hand-woven

beautifully symmetrical and are delightful underfoot

deep pink or salmon tones used alongside soft blues

Using classic colours and vivid patterns these nomadic carpets are made with sheep and goat wool

as the nomads used their surroundings as inspiration for their designs

with motifs outlined in light yellow

India and Pakistan are using Persian design elements to produce the same high quality rugs

Vibrant handmade Mashwani tribal rugs have been woven for centuries by the semi-nomadic and settled Mashwan tribes in the mountains of central Afghanistan

Bukharas are prized for their softness