Indian Dhurrie

Indian DhurrieUsed traditionally as a floor covering in South Asia, the Dhurrie (also Dhurri, Durrie, Durry or Dari) is a thin, flat woven carpet or rug that is also used for packaging and bedding. Because they resist insect infestations that destroy carpets, the cost of maintaining Dhurries is low.

Stylish and elegant

Once the rug is allowed to dry the wool shrinks and tightens the knots causing the rug to be extremely dense and durable

Woven with the Persian or asymmetrical knot and with wool made of velvet and silk

The lovely and highly geometrically patterned textiles made by the Shahsavan tribe – a large group living a nomadic lifestyle in Northeastern Persia – are referred to as Shahsavan (Saveh) rugs

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

making both sides of the carpet usable

birds and trees in tribal motifs as well as geometrical diamonds

Named for their place of origin

Afghan Ersari rugs belong to the Ersari tribe in Afghanistan

Mood rugs are renowned the world over for their incredible softness

a unit of the Esari people

rugs were not simply utilitarian but also symbols of wealth