Indian Rugs

The rugs weaving in India started with the arrival of the Mughal sultanate, especially Akbar , the great Mughal king who gave Indian rug the kick start it needed. Akbar introduced Indians to the Persian weaving patterns by importing artists to make Persian rugs in India. It was the foundation of Indian rug industry in the areas of Uttar Pradesh like Bhadhoi, Agra and Aligarh. Later on it got spread to the regions of Kashmir. The formal, hand-knotted Persian patterns that emerged from those looms eventually began to incorporate the exotic patterns that were indigenous to India.

Later, such faraway design inspirations as Chinese Ming dynasty and French Aubusson also made their way to India, resulting in the fascinating kaleidoscope of designs and symbols that are so much a part of the appeal of oriental carpets. Over time, important rug-making centres were also established around Varanasi, and the area known as the “Mirzapur/Bhadohi belt.”

With the transition of ancient Persia to modern day Iran, the availability of Persian design rugs for world markets declined dramatically, and India became the focus of the demand. India’s rug-making industry responded by producing more classic Persian and similar designed rugs that rivalled those produced in Iran. Moreover, India’s weavers developed their own unique style that left a personal “signature” on every rug they produced.

The meticulous workmanship, beauty, and quality that made hand-woven Indian rugs the prized possessions of Mogul emperors, Maharajas, and British nobility remained as hallmarks of the magnificent hand-knotted rugs produced today by India’s rug-making industry. The same tradition of excellence is also evident in the tufted pile, and various types of flat woven floor coverings that are also produced in India.

A Revolutionary Development In the past, all hand-made oriental rugs produced in India and the other rug-making countries were “one-of-a-kind”, thus limiting their accessibility to all but the wealthiest purchasers. These unique creations are still woven in today’s India; however, an exciting development that began in the 1970s revitalized India’s rug-making industry, and made the craftsmanship, artistry, and enduring quality of Indian rugs available to a much broader market. The development, known as “programming”, allowed for the production of multiple rugs of the same design in a range of the most desired sizes and in a choice of designer-influenced colour combinations. It also offered the option of producing a rug to meet specific size, design and/or colour requirements of the purchaser.

Programmed rugs are still made from the finest natural yarns, and they require just as many hours of painstaking attention and the same careful finishing steps as their “one-of-a-kind” counterparts. However, the process has not only made Indian rugs more affordable, it has made it possible for area rug retailers and interior design professionals to satisfy the taste and space requirements of everyone of any budget who desires to own a genuine hand-loomed Indian rug.

Indian crafts villa have its base at bhadhoi for the rugs manufacture ring which is the hub of rug making centres in India. We offer customized rugs. The sheers handwork put into our rug makes us different from others. We use genuine material which makes our customers proud of Indian crafts villa rugs.

The central India located Jaipur head office makes us interact with the artisans of both bhadhoi and Jaipur to create the modern designs and graphics. All the rugs are shipped from Jaipur to all over the world.

Indian Handicrafts History

Indian Subcontinent is a land of diverse culture, community and religious beliefs. The effect of the same is exhibited to a huge extent in its handicrafts. Handicrafts in India dates back to over five thousand years.

First traces of Indian handicrafts are found in the Indus Valley Civilization around Harappa and Mohenjo-Daro, but they were mostly crafted or made due to the need of local people living at that time. The surplus, however, was used for trade as in the barter system in exchange of other needed products. Indian handicrafts usually reflected the local needs and religious beliefs of that time.

Handicraft is an art of creating different products out of raw and indigenous materials which develops the skill and interest of an individual towards a particular craft or trade and also contributes to the economic growth of the country to a great extent. Indian handicrafts have been flourishing ever since the start, owing to the absorptive nature of the Indian culture and broadmindedness of the craftsmen to accept and use variety of fresh ideas.

Indian handicrafts can be seen in many magnificent forms such as historical structures like the world famous Sanchi Stupa, which exhibits wonderful stone carvings of female figures adorned with an array of jewellery chiselled to every small details and relief work. Iron pillars, built during the time of Emperor Ashoka, are still a marvel in the field of metallurgy.

Handicrafts made during the post Mauriyan era depicts Greek and Central Asian influence in them which tells us the tales of foreign invasion during that time period. The main handicrafts that were inherited from these foreign invasions and were assimilated carefully in accordance with the Indian milieu are in the form of Jewellery, sculpture, textile making, leather goods, metal works etc.

The rock cut temples of Ajanta and Ellora reflects the classical period of history of Indian handicrafts during the Gupta age. The murals of Ajanta and Ellora give us a realistic view of lifestyle of that time. The craftsmen of this period, under the royal patronage, excelled in jewellery making, sculpture making, stone carving, wood Carving and weaving.

The medieval period of the Indian history in context of handicrafts, shifted from north of India to the Deccan and southern part of the country. However, the handicraftsmen under the Delhi Sultanate period flourished in the field of pottery, metallurgy, jewellery making, wood carving and weaving. The contribution of the Chola Dynasty and the Vijaynagar Empire in the areas of making bronze sculptures, stone carvings, silk weaving; jewellery making etc. is beyond parallel. The Khajuraho temples built by the Chandelas and the beautiful medieval temple of Lord Jagannath at Puri, Orissa reflects rich and ornate stone carvings and wonderful wood work from the Central part of India during the medieval period.

During the modern times, India is considered as a mine of magnificent handicrafts and antiques by art lovers around the world. Traditional oriental handcraftsmanship has been mixed beautifully with new contemporary ideas to give each piece of art a very classy look. Different forms and styles of handicrafts can be seen at different parts of the huge Indian subcontinent, which also reflects the cultural diversity and various religious beliefs of people dwelling together in the land. In present days hand crafted articles are hugely used for utility purpose as well as articles for decoration such as sculptures made of stone, marble, wood, ceramics, metals etc., jewellery making out of precious and semi precious stones, wall hangings, paintings, blankets and rugs, Weaving and many other articles specially handcrafted to cater to the taste of art lovers worldwide.

We at Indian crafts villa have made some serious efforts to bring the authentic Indian hand made products and fine art to you. We have taken the best available artists with us to create products which would take your breath away in amazement. We offer huge range of Indian handcrafted items which we deliver to your home through the most dependable courier and cargo services available in the world. We pack with utmost care and precision.