Indian oriental carpet | 330cm x 250cm | No. 18728

Floral Indian Oriental Rug, beige with border and Medaillon

Place of origin

The pattern of this rug is inspired by the pattern of classic Oriental Rug. However, this rug was knotted in India.

The exact time of the emergence of Indian rug production is unknown. Probably the first Indian rugs were made at the time of the cultural boom in the Mughal dynasty, in the mid-16th century. In the mid-19th century, with the decline of the Mughal dynasty, Indian rug production fell into a crisis. European companies, whose sole aim was to export to the West, replaced traditional court manufactories. Very similar rugs were produced in different towns and a standardization was sparked. The designs of hand-knotted Indian rugs today can hardly be attributed to individual regions. Rather, workshops have specialized in the implementation of European and traditional Iranian designs adapted to Western tastes. In terms of quality, rugs from India benefit from a long tradition of craftsmanship and high quality Indian materials. The pattern of this oriental rug is inspired by classical Persian rug patterns. This rug has been made in India.

The exact time of the emergence of Indian rug production is unknown. Probably the first Indian rugs were produced during the cultural boom of the Mughal dynasty, in the middle of the 16th century. In the middle of the 19th century, with the decline of the Mughal dynasty, Indian rug production fell into a crisis. European companies, whose sole aim was to export to the West, replaced traditional court manufactories. Very similar rugs were produced in different villages and a strong standardization began. Today, however, designs can hardly be attributed to individual regions. Instead, workshops have focused on the implementation of European and traditional Iranian designs, which have been adapted to Western tastes. In terms of quality, Indian rugs benefit from a long tradition of craftsmanship and high quality Indian materials.

Patterns

The luxuriant flower motifs of this Oriental Rug are elegant and varied. The graceful vegetative symbols representing flowers, leaves and branches are artfully intertwined.

The abstract, geometric composition creates the simple elegance of this Oriental Rug. The pattern flatters the design of the room and does not take the attention away from its furniture, decoration and architectural elements. It creates a pleasant atmosphere without dominating the style of the room.

The edge of the rug is decorated with an edging (border). The border forms a glorious contrast to the center.

In the middle of the central field of this Oriental Rug is the symmetrical center, also called medallion. The design of the field is arranged in such a way that it gives the impression that the medallion is floating on the field.

The background of this Oriental Rug is beige. The border features old rose and beige. The old rose center combines the colors beige and blue gray.

Condition

You are not the first to appreciate this Oriental Rug. It has had owners before you who have cherished and used it. It was hand knotted about 1990. We have cleaned it thoroughly and restored it lovingly. Therefore it is in very good condition despite its age.

Material

The pile of this Oriental Rug has been hand-knotted from high-quality virgin wool. Virgin wool is obtained through the gentle shearing of sheep. Virgin wool is a sustainable, natural raw material with a number of impressive properties; due to the wool's natural fat content, the surface repels water droplets and is thus naturally impervious to dirt. Wool also offers excellent thermal insulation, has a regulating effect on living climate and muffles sound. The weft and warp threads of this Oriental Rug are made of cotton. This versatile material is tear-resistant and stretchable and, therefore, ideal for a durable backing fabric.