Oriental Rugs Dictionary
Mughal
Mughal carpets refer to rugs produced in India during the Mughal Empire (16th–18th centuries).
These carpets are known for their refined floral designs, intricate patterns, and high-quality craftsmanship, often influenced by Persian weaving traditions introduced to India during this period.
Mughal carpets represent one of the most important developments in the history of Indian carpet weaving.
Indian carpet making first appeared as an art from during the Mughal dynasty, when Akbar, The mughal ruler from 1556-1605, set up workshops in Agra, Fatehpur Sikri, and Lahore, with artists and weavers from the Persian court.
Originally, carpets were woven to Safavid Persian court designs, but soon the Mughal court designers developed a distinctive style of their own, and these designs have remained influenced to this day.
