Mughal carpets

Mughal carpets (Moghul or Mogul carpets) were the handwoven floor coverings used in the Mughal Empire in their courts. Mughal carpets and rugs have their roots in India since the 16th and 17th centuries. Mughal carpets were a blend of Persian and Indian artistry uniquely designed with scenic landscapes, floral, and animal patterns. Kashmir was producing the finest wool and silk carpets and rugs, including prayer rugs. Sometimes the knot density in these rugs was so fine and tight as 300 knots per square centimeter.

Mughal Carpets

The Mughal emperors were enthusiastic about textile materials, especially the third Mughal emperor Akbar who set numerous imperial workshops across India. He also arranged training of local artisans to improve the skill. In addition to textile, the manufacturing of carpets was an important industry. .[1][2][3][4][5][6]

Production

Mughal carpet weaving was renowned in Agra, Lahore, and Fatehpur Sikri. The karkhanas of carpet, rugs, tents, and various other floor coverings was called Farrash khana.

Creativity

The Mughal empress Nur Jahan had a personal interest in textiles. Her name is associated with designing many fabrics and dresses, and there is also a carpet named Farshi-Chandni that became well-known during her time.[7][8]

Special Mentions

The Girdler's carpet is one of the best-documented examples of Mughul carpets.[9][10]

See also

Girdler's carpet

Mughal Karkhanas

References
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  6. Ibn-Mubārak, Abu-'l-Faḍl (1873). "The" Ain i Akbari : 1.
  7. RAWAT, DR SUGANDHA (2020-07-20). THE WOMEN OF MUGHAL HAREM. Evincepub Publishing. p. 83. ISBN 978-93-90197-41-5.
  8. Sharma, Ruchika. "A brave and innovative attempt to chronicle the life of Empress Nur Jahan is marred by conjecture". Scroll.in. Retrieved 2021-01-12.
  9. Bell, James Elton; Bell, Frances Jean (2007). Sir Robert Bell and His Early Virginia Colony Descendants: A Compilation of 16th, 17th, and 18th Century English and Scottish Families with the Surname Bell, Beale, Le Bel ... Et Al. Wheatmark, Inc. p. 95. ISBN 978-1-58736-747-2.
  10. Irwin, John (1962). The Girdlers' Carpet. order of the Court of Girdlers Company.
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