Lahore Agra Indian Wool Carpet Mid-Century Modern nearly 100 years later

nearly 100 years later

Even in ancient Greece

in a flat weaver or thick pile style

These popular Oriental rugs commonly feature open fields with minor medallions and spandrels

which are flat-woven decorative textiles featuring geometric

Lahore Agra Indian Wool Carpet Mid-Century Modern nearly 100 years laterIndian production of carpets began in the fifteenth century after Babur, a descendant of Genghis Khan, raided and conquered India and established the Mughal Empire, which was then solidified under his grandson, Akbar. Persian Iranian weavers were brought in to provide the luxurious carpets missing in India, by combining the weaver's skill and Persian motifs with the art of India and taste of its royal leaders. Production centers were established in