Question 1

Where to find Indian rugs?

Accepted Answer

India covers a vast area filled with diverse people and cultures. It has a long history of being known for excellence in art, craftsmanship and design. India is also home to some of the most beautiful architecture and artworks in the world. Nazmiyal’s collection of modern Indian rugs features modern area rugs that boast a wide range of designs, textures, qualities and price points.

Question 2

How did Persian rugs impact Indian art and rug designs?

Accepted Answer

The early Mughal rulers insisted on keeping to the design that were observed in Persia, but in time, each of the weaving centers added their personal touches to the original designs. What evolved was a distinctively Indian twist on traditional Persian designs that is beautiful, elegant, and suitable for famous architectural masterpieces, such as the Taj Mahal.

Question 3

How did early Indian rugs blend Persian and Indian designs?

Accepted Answer

The early rugs from India offer designs that are distinctive in their combination of Persian influence and the inclusion of elephants, tigers, and other animals and floral elements that are of Indian design origin. One of the reasons why the rug industry in India was able to thrive for so long was their ability to adapt to a style trends. The Indian rug industry continued to flourish throughout the 16th through the 18th centuries, and it continues to enjoy success today.

Question 4

What influences and techniques are seen in modern Indian rugs?

Accepted Answer

The beauty of rugs that originated in India is that through the years the weavers had incorporated the design influences and techniques of many different cultures. This gives modern Indian rug designers a vast array of techniques prominent motifs, color combinations, and influences from which to create today’s modern rug masterpieces.

Modern India Rugs

View our varied and beautiful selection of modern Indian rugs:

Custom Rug Design Ref #605481 Modern Tribal Persian Bakshaish Design Rug

Custom Rug Design Ref #605441 Modern Custom French Art Deco Design Rug

Custom Rug Design Ref #605391 Modern Custom Persian Bakshaish Rug

Custom Rug Design Ref #605511 Modern Custom Persian Tehran Design Area Rug

Custom Rug Design Ref #605431 Modern Custom Persian Bidjar Rug

Custom Rug Design Ref #606641 Custom Scandinavian Josef Frank Inspired Design Rug

Custom Rug Design Ref #507531 Bespoke Modern Custom Area Rug

Custom Rug Design Ref #605461 Modern Custom Persian Heriz Serapi Rug

Custom Rug Design Ref #605371 Modern Custom Persian Ziegler Sultanabad Design Rug

Custom Rug Design Ref #605451 Modern Custom Persian Khorassan Rug

Custom Rug Design Ref #606621 Scandinavian Josef Frank Inspired Custom Animal Rug

Custom Rug Design Ref #605381 Modern Custom Persian Tabriz Haji Jalili Rug

Custom Rug Design Ref #605491 Modern Custom Art Deco Design Rug

Custom Rug Design Ref #605411 Modern Custom Persian Serapi Heriz Rug

Custom Rug Design Ref #605881 Modern Custom Khotan Design Rug

Custom Rug Design Ref #601051 All Wool Modern Custom Tiger Design Rug

Custom Rug Design Ref #601061 Wool and Silk Modern Custom Tiger Design Rug

Custom Rug Design Ref #601071 All Silk Modern Custom Tiger Design Area Rug

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