Indian Jaipur Serapi

Indian Jaipur SerapiSeveral 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.

also known as Qashqai Saddlebag rugs

central Persia's Isfahan Province

Highly prized

The medallion stands out on a solid open field

thick and hardwearing

Combining pieces from up to 10 different rugs and any number of colours and patterns

Patterns and colours are bold and designs are often geometric

Only the asymmetrical Persian knot is used

Nomadic tribes in the district of Sirjan (in southern Iran's Fars and Kerman provinces) have a long rug weaving history that includes both Turkish and Kurdish influences

Bokhara rugs are part of Pakistani heritage in Lahore

Using a combination of flat weave (kilim) and traditional Senneh hand-knotting

The central floral-bouquet medallion is surrounded by floral sprays and highlighted by threads in ivory