Indian Oriental rug | 68 x 49 cm | Nr. Z-4469

Floral Indian Oriental rug, black and white with border

Origin

The pattern of this rug is inspired by the patterns of classic Oriental rugs. This rug, however, was knotted in India.

Exactly when rug production began in India is unknown. The first rugs were probably made there during the cultural flowering 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 crisis. European companies whose only goal was export to the West took the place of the traditional court manufactories. Very similar rugs were produced in different towns and standardisation set in. Today the designs of hand-knotted Indian rugs can hardly be attributed to individual regions any more. Instead, the workshops have specialised in interpreting European and traditional Iranian designs adapted to Western taste. In terms of quality, rugs from India benefit from the long tradition of craftsmanship and the high quality of Indian materials. The pattern of this Oriental rug is inspired by classic Persian rug designs. This rug was knotted in India.

Exactly when rug production began in India is not known. The first rugs in India were probably made during the cultural flowering of 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 crisis. European companies whose sole aim was export to the West took the place of the traditional court manufactories. Very similar rugs were produced in different towns, and a strong standardisation set in. Today, however, the designs can hardly be attributed to individual regions any more. Instead, the workshops have turned to producing European and traditional Iranian designs adapted to Western tastes. In terms of quality, rugs from India benefit from the long tradition of craftsmanship and the high quality of Indian materials. Chalice / flower vase motif

Pattern

The ornate border forms a wonderful contrast with the centre and shapes the transition at the edge of the rug.

The lush floral motifs of this Oriental rug are elegant and full of variety. The graceful plant symbols, depicting blossoms, leaves and branches, are artfully intertwined.

The colour of this Oriental rug is black and white.

Condition

You are not the first to take a liking to this Oriental rug. It had owners before you who valued it and lived with it. It was hand-knotted around 2010. We have cleaned it thoroughly and restored it with care. Despite its age, it is therefore in very good condition.

Material

The pile of this Oriental rug was hand-knotted from high-quality new wool. New wool is obtained by gently shearing sheep. The pattern has been worked in pure silk, so the colours of this Oriental rug's pattern shine in many different facets, depending on how the light falls. New wool is a renewable, natural raw material with a number of impressive properties: thanks to the natural lanolin in the wool, the surface repels drops of water and is therefore naturally protected against dirt. Wool also offers excellent thermal insulation, helps regulate the indoor climate and dampens sound. Silk is obtained by hand from the cocoons of the silkworm. Because the individual silk filaments are extremely long, very fine yarns can be made that are still tear-resistant despite their light weight. This fine yarn allows smaller rug knots to be tied and therefore finer patterns to be created. That is why the world's finest rugs are hand-knotted from pure silk. The weft and warp threads of this Oriental rug are made of cotton. This versatile material is tear-resistant and elastic, which makes it particularly well suited to a hard-wearing foundation.