Knotted Rugs of India
Weaving of rugs was introduced in India in the sixteenth century. This was the period when India was under the rule of Mughal Emperor Akbar. By this time it was already flourishing in most parts of the world like Iran. In fact, most rug workshops in India were set up by Persian weavers. This was also the reason that the rugs made at that time were largely influenced by Iranian designs and patterns.
Today, rugs from India have a great value not only in India but in other parts of the world too. There are a lot of companies which are manufacturing and even exporting rugs. In fact, it has become a large revenue generating business in India.
A variety of rugs are being manufactured in India. One of them are the knotted rugs which are very popular. Even though the origin of these rugs belongs to a past era, the designs in which they are available today are very contemporary and fit in all kinds of modern decors.
These knotted rugs constitute of knots which are hand made. They are created by tying these knots on warp strands. There are a range of methods in which these knots are made. However, the two most popular ones are symmetrical and asymmetrical. Some other types of knots are Tibetan and Jufti but they are not as popular.
All these rugs are exceptional works of art. These are created with a lot of patience. Each single knot is created with hands. A typical rug can have 25 to more than 1000 knots in an one inch square area and each rug can contain thousands of such squares. A skilled worker takes 10 seconds to tie each knot.
Nowadays, these are also available online. One can choose the design from the catalog and place the order on the site itself. However, the time taken for delivery of each order depends on the availability of design chosen.
Use them to create an exceptional look even for the simplest of rooms.