Indian rug
Handknotted floor covering
An Indian rug is a handwoven carpet or rug made in India, typically featuring intricate patterns and rich colors.
Indian rugs encompass various regional styles and techniques, from thick woolen dhurries to fine silk pieces.
The term distinguishes these from Persian, Turkish, or Navajo rugs: The dealer specialized in antique Indian rugs.
- PersianOf or from Iran
- wovenInterlaced on loom
- flat weaveNon-piled fabric construction
- handmadeCreated manually, not mechanically
- carpetThick floor textile
floor covering · wool · silk · natural dyes · loom · fringe · knots · tapestry · flying carpet · oriental · silk road · tribal · pattern · geometric · medallion · dye · indigo · saffron