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The British Empire stepped in and regained control of India under the title of the British Raj, replacing the East India Company.<br>

The British Empire stepped in and regained control of India under the title of the British Raj, replacing the East India Company.<br>

The carpet industry continued under the British Raj, from 1858 until 1947. Many cities and towns in India had established looms and carpet manufac-turing, which was under the supervision of foreign exporting companies. Notable carpet producing cities during this time include Agra, Amritsar, Bhadohi, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kashmir, Lahore, and Mirzapur. Large quantities of carpets and flatwoven Dhurrie carpets were produced on jail looms in major cities in India as well.<br>

The carpet industry continued under the British Raj, from 1858 until 1947. Many cities and towns in India had established looms and carpet manufac-turing, which was under the supervision of foreign exporting companies. Notable carpet producing cities during this time include Agra, Amritsar, Bhadohi, Hyderabad, Jaipur, Kashmir, Lahore, and Mirzapur. Large quantities of carpets and flatwoven Dhurrie carpets were produced on jail looms in major cities in India as well.<br>

After India gained independence in 1947, carpet production continued to be a major industry throughout the country. Today India is one of the leading producers of handmade carpets worldwide, with a significant range of designs, colorations, qualities, and sizes. Indian weavers have the ability to adapt to new decorative styles and color schemes often requested by designers and consumers in the West. Popular Indian carpet designs have Mughal, Persian, Anatolian, Mamluk, French, Art Deco and other famous Oriental and European patterns. Early carpets from the Mughal period are highly regarded and preserved in respected museums and collections worldwide.<ref>Moheban, 2015, p.241-243</ref><br>

After India gained independence in 1947, carpet production continued to be a major industry throughout the country. Today India is one of the leading producers of handmade carpets worldwide, with a significant range of designs, colorations, qualities, and sizes. Indian weavers have the ability to adapt to new decorative styles and color schemes often requested by designers and consumers in the West. Popular Indian carpet designs have Mughal, Persian, Anatolian, Mamluk, French, Art Deco and other famous Oriental and European patterns. Early carpets from the Mughal period are highly regarded and preserved in respected museums and collections worldwide.<ref>Moheban, 2015, 241-243</ref><br>

 

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