Abdul Rashid
3' x 5'
400
8 Months
80% Mulberry Silk & 20% Cotton
Evoking the grandeur of the royal Mughal hunting period, where bravery and opulence converged, this rug depicts a captivating narrative. It portrays skilled archers and noble warriors capturing their prey, set against a nature-inspired tableau. Originally woven in Persia’s Qum region, this design later found its way to India during Jehangir's reign, showcasing an interpretation of Persian landscape styles enriched with leaping animals frozen in combat positions.
This rug showcases a menagerie of Indian fauna and flora in an intricate manner. The flowing plants contrast beautifully with the eggshell-colored background, creating an aesthetically pleasing representation.The nobles depicted in the rug wear elaborate Mughal headgear, robes called 'jama,' with a ‘patch’ sash tied around their waist. Their steeds are decorated with patterns, stripes, floral elements, and the classic Indian 'boteh' motif — the seed of life, adding to the overall composition.
The sustainable and durable mulberry silk weaves a subtle sheen into this rug. As light dances upon the silk fibers, a symphony of colors emerges, casting a spell of enchantment upon your senses.
The colors in the rug may appear differently based on the viewing angle due to the use of the highest grade mulberry silk
Abdul Rashid
3' x 5'
400
8 Months
80% Mulberry Silk & 20% Cotton
Evoking the grandeur of the royal Mughal hunting period, where bravery and opulence converged, this rug depicts a captivating narrative. It portrays skilled archers and noble warriors capturing their prey, set against a nature-inspired tableau. Originally woven in Persia’s Qum region, this design later found its way to India during Jehangir's reign, showcasing an interpretation of Persian landscape styles enriched with leaping animals frozen in combat positions.
This rug showcases a menagerie of Indian fauna and flora in an intricate manner. The flowing plants contrast beautifully with the eggshell-colored background, creating an aesthetically pleasing representation.The nobles depicted in the rug wear elaborate Mughal headgear, robes called 'jama,' with a ‘patch’ sash tied around their waist. Their steeds are decorated with patterns, stripes, floral elements, and the classic Indian 'boteh' motif — the seed of life, adding to the overall composition.
The sustainable and durable mulberry silk weaves a subtle sheen into this rug. As light dances upon the silk fibers, a symphony of colors emerges, casting a spell of enchantment upon your senses.
The colors in the rug may appear differently based on the viewing angle due to the use of the highest grade mulberry silk
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