Star Burst Silk Custom Carpet

Star Burst Silk Custom CarpetIndian production of carpets began in the fifteenth century after Babur, a descendant of Genghis Khan, raided and conquered India and established the Mughal Empire, which was then solidified under his grandson, Akbar. Persian Iranian weavers were brought in to provide the luxurious carpets missing in India, by combining the weaver's skill and Persian motifs with the art of India and taste of its royal leaders. Production centers were established in

Size: 4'3" X 6'8"

and weaving style

these rugs typically have two or three colors: undyed wool of ivory/white

Some of the most breathtaking examples of craftsmanship can be found in modern Indian carpets

are among the most popular

The designs are either large

Style: Mid Century Design Flat Weave Silk and Wool and Linen Carpet

The Mongolian people are nomads

Design: Medallion Wool Mashad Carpet

Style: Antique Persian Ziegler Wool Carpet

the Great Exhibition in the Crystal Palace in 1851 introduced the public to Oriental artwork and triggered demand for exotic goods

a traditional pattern may be simplified by enlarging a detail to illuminate it