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.

from quality to knot density to pattern

The natural materials are sheep's wool for the pile and cotton for the warp with somewhat coarser knotting

Khal Mohammadi rugs are made of 100% wool and natural dyes and are legendary for their excellent workmanship and striking finish

durable and extremely soft

and robust enough to withstand heavy foot traffic

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

but there was some variation

Dragons and eagles were prominent

The pile is cut thin on these hard-wearing rugs

with vases as a popular motif

gold and blue

The Afghan Chobi collection is derived from the Farsi word