Indian Budoie Rug - 3.67 x 0.89 classicThe art of manufacturing carpets was introduced in India, probably by the great mogul Akbar in 16th century which brought in Persian weavers together with skilled pattern artists mainly for producing carpets for his palace. During the 16th, 17th and 18th century many fine carpets were woven here made of the finest sheep wool and silk, with Persian patterns. To tell the origin of an Indo carpet they often use a prefix; Indo Mir, Pakistan Bochara and
This delightful carpet has a central medallion that is a butterfly shape with a suitable proportioned lantern each side length ways and with smaller flowers on each side moving into the field
or as in this case animals such as camels
The overall impact of the composition is outstanding and is showered in the main body of the field with delightful motifs and abounding vines that spin and curve in what appears to be a never ending space
The symbolism in this rug is profound
Most of Pakistan's carpet weavers are from Lahore and Karachi
Typically the warps
Magnificent carpet from the city of Tabriz
The first thing one notices about this carpet is the pronounced band of crimson red comprising effectively the field of the carpet
The focal point of this carpet is certainly the vase and flowers that sit just south of the actual centre
of various hues and tones of subtle greys
and craftsmen to the highest standard of design
It is made from wool and comes from the city of Mashehad Meshed (Mashehad) is the modern capital of Khorasan
