Indian Budoie Rug - 1.60 x 0.97 tribal

Indian Budoie Rug - 1.60 x 0.97 tribalThe 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

about 100 km south of Tehran

but the traditional and most typical is that of the octagonal elephant's foot (Bukhara) print

They typically have a strong dominant brown color

and timeless elegance

Zanjan rugs originate from Zanjan

which is often decorated with motifs resembling pine

a leaf or a flame

It depicts the theme of tree of life together with birds of paradise

Hamedan (Hamadan) Persian rugs come from western Iran and are among the most widely produced traditional village rugs in the country

and often have produced rugs superior to those from which they have drawn inspiration

The history of making hand-knotted rugs in Lahore goes back to the area where weaving rugs were for the first time introduced to Pakistan and India during the reign of   Famous Akbar shah

The colours and shapes are magnificent