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.

is woven through a number of warp strands before being looped back

these highly skilled

the Dhurrie (also Dhurri

Often woven in the Shah Abbasi or the Islimi style (or a combination of the two)

naturally dyed

the rugs use the Senneh (or Persian) double-knot weave with very high knot counts

Woven with the Persian or asymmetrical knot and with wool made of velvet and silk

Named after Mahallat in Southwestern Iran

each rug is carefully hand dyed using a variety of techniques

The result is a thick

often present all-over pattern without a central medallion

Considered an asset in western markets