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R E Z A S O R I E N TA L C O L L E C T I O N
Indian Rugs
The production of rugs in India began in the 16th century. The Grand Mogul Akbar had
Rug weavers from Persia brought to the country to make rugs for his palace.
Today, there is a large production of hand-knotted rugs in India. Their overall quality is not
as high as rugs from Iran, but they are more affordable. Indian cashmere rugs are knotted
from the same high-quality natural silk but are cheaper than Persian silk rugs.
Persian patterns are often used in the designs, but influences from other cultures can
be found in Indian knotting. The Indian Gabbeh, for example, is based on the design
of the well-known Gabbeh-rugs from Iran. Chinese influences can also be seen in
some designs.
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