Description
A classical Amritsar carpet with ancient faded natural dyes, a delightful symmetrical medallion and four corner spandrel pattern. Using traditional colours from Amritsar of purple, lilac hues, gold tones, off-white sandy background and hints of muted orange and green. This ancient piece is incredibly beautiful and would look stunning in any room.
Amritsar adapted their traditional carpet designs to correspond with western tastes and European influences, this piece is a fine example of their changing designs. The condition is good with some lower pile in areas, but still looking very good for its age of around 135 years old. We supply the best anti-slip underlay with all our carpets and rugs, this aids the carpets condition and stops any movement of the carpet on any floor type.
Amritsar rugs and carpets are produced in Amritsar located in the northwest of India, near the Kashmir region. While India does in fact boast a long history of weaving fine rugs and carpets Amritsar rugs are unique in the wide gamut of traditional Indian styles. This is because the weavers of Amritsar had not developed a distinctive style of rug making until the early nineteenth century – hundreds of years after other regions of India had first developed their own weaving traditions. While regions of southern and western India began weaving Persian-influenced rugs during the reign of the Mughal Emperors, who preferred the traditional aesthetics and design elements of the Persians, the weavers of Amritsar took their direction from somewhere different: the sensibilities of the West.
- We offer several options below to help you further….
- You can request to reserve this Amritsar carpet for your project or home.
- Organise a home viewing at a convenient time to see this beautiful carpet at home.
- Or book in a showroom visit to see us, we are in Crondall, Surrey.
Generally speaking, Amritsar rugs are based upon European influence and Western taste, a decision made by the weavers following the incredible explosion in demand for carpets in both the United States and Europe during the nineteenth century. Basing design elements on Western tastes as opposed to Indian traditions, the weavers of Amritsar fashioned a style that is unique and easily distinguished from other Indian styles. Using high quality wool, Amritsar rugs are manufactured with a cotton foundation, double weft and an asymmetrical knot – all of which contribute to its luxurious feel.
We have been visiting customers all over the UK from London to Aberdeen, Ireland and Europe over the last 30 years. If you would like us to show you this stunning Amritsar carpet and any alternatives in-situ it would be a pleasure to show it to you. Request a home visit or contact us to arrange a day and time.
