India is one of the largest
producers of handmade
oriental rugs in the world
today. Carpet weaving is an
Indian tradition - Persian
weaving techniques were
brought over to India by the
Mughal Dynasty. Made using a
variety of materials including
silk,
jute,
bamboo,
wool
and
even camel hair. Indian
rugs
feature modern design and
color combinations that have
proven to be very desirable
over the years. The majority
of the manufacturing is done
in Mirzapur and Bhadohi. Other
quality producing regions
include Manipur, Darjeeling,
West Bengal, Ladakh, Sikkim,
Armritsar, Warrangal, Jaipur,
Agra and Eluru. There are a
variety of styles available
and the quality of the rug is
based on several things
including firmness, thickness,
design and most importantly
the number of knots per square
inch. The most common styles
are made in Kashmir from silk
and cotton
with an average of
500 knots per square inch.
Kashmir designs feature
flowers and paisley leaves.
Handmade
area rugs are
lucrative and always less
cost-effective as they can
take months to complete.
Flowers, animals and dragon
themes are other typical
designs. There a variety of
colors used on Indian
area
rugs with the most common
being red,
blue,
green,
orange
and yellow.
The darker shades
are typically used in the
outlining border and suited to
compliment the inner shades of
the rug. Many people collect
Indian carpets and see them as an
investment. These area
rugs
will become a collector’s item
if properly maintained. The
United States is a major
consumer of Indian rugs
followed by the U.K., Germany,
Australia and Canada. The
rich, striking patterns
available in our collection
can renew the look of any room
without putting stress on your
budget. Add character, class
and beauty to your home –
start shopping today. Please
take your time when browsing
as we have a lot to offer