Beni Ourain Design Wool Rug

Beni Ourain Design Wool RugIndian 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

and other motifs from Asia

Rug Number: 70003162

to the strong use of asymmetrical individual elements

more durable color dyes for their textiles

Swedish carpets began to offer much more decorative versions that included a variety of colors and intricate designs incorporating simple geometric patterns and artful motifs based on regional folklore

Design: Agra Design Wool Carpet

Rug Number: 70003155

developed a different

The largest and oldest collections of early Oriental rugs originate from Turkey

From the late 19th until the late 20th century

including abstract

allowing these carpets to blend harmoniously with the ever evolving trends among the interior decorating community