HANDKNOTTED RUGS

Though carpet weaving skill (hand knotted) is 2500 year old but it took root in India during 16^th century. By the end of 19th century Bhadohi carpet industry got a fillip only when orders for knotted rugs started trickling from United Kingdom. By the mid 20th century, other countries of Europe and North America came calling and the carpet business got a wing. Since then the trade have been souring barring a few years of lows in 1990s.

To day, besides knotted rugs, other weaves – Tibetan, Tufted, Loom, Flat weave – are also have set their base here about which you will get info later.

A knotted rug, especially with high quality, has always been the choice of elites and still has the pride of place simply because; it takes months and high skilled artisans to produce it.

The given picture is of quality Persian design rug having 180 knots per sq inch the materials used are cotton for back and its pile is a blend of pure wool and pure silk. The quality is always available but you have to check the availability of design or choose from other designs that are readily available. For more, Click Here