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.

Closely woven with fine knots and superior wool

Often woven with gold and silver threads

as well as small animals and plants

Sarouk denotes romance

Various shades of dark red comprise the background colour

As hard-wearing as they are distinctive

Using ultra-fine silk fibres

Large Persian or Turkish knots and naturally dyed

are common

with a smooth

mid-sized Viss rugs are very durable

More sophisticated than primitive