Indian Jaipur Wool & Silk

Indian Jaipur Wool & SilkSeveral 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.

the Gabbeh (from the Persian word meaning raw

these rugs were not initially made to be sold

Diamond patterns feature heavily in these colourful hand-knotted pile carpets

The wool is lustrous

green or bright blue

but they are difficult to source today

home to the famous Ottoman manufacturers

From Viss – a small town near the city of Hamadan – comes the Viss or Wiss rug

durable and extremely soft

The loom is kept consistently wet during the long process of weaving and combed down tightly

influenced by the Persian varieties

which features giant floral motifs delicately arranged on a decorative background of ivory