Origin of Indo-Persian Rugs ¹

A large group of sixteenth and seventeenth-century rugs of disputed origin.

History of Indo-Persian Rugs

These rugs were first attributed to India, but some scholars attribute them to Herat.

Characteristics of Indo-Persian Rugs

• Material and Knots

Warps are silk with three cotton or silk wefts between rows of knots. Knot densities are between 250 and 400 knots per square inch.

• Color

They are predominantly red and green in color.

• Design and Pattern

Designs generally including small floral elements, vines, animals, birds, and cloud bands.