Natural Silk & Silk Carpets 03

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Carpet is a small but the most essential element of home decoration. Owing to its warmth, visual appeal and enduring quality, it has adorned the palaces of kings and is still a cherished item in modern homes. always handmade and knotted, carpets are a tradition distinct to different corners of india. The kashmiri carpet or the ‘oriental rug’ famed for its persian origin functions as a floor covering, wall hangings, bedding and mats. Rajasthani or jaipuri carpets or rugs are famous for their smart handiwork, and use of many colors. Agra specializes in the use of silk mixed with woolen yarn for their durries and carpets. The badohi weavers are versatile. The areas of ladakh, leh, darjeeling have their individual patterns of dragons, lotus created on wool.