Changes

Under Shah Jahan new carpet designs and motifs were introduced, such as the Lattice, Mihrab (prayer arch), Shrub, and single tree. The Polonaise carpets style was also popular. Most often the carpets had a cotton foundation and a wool pile. The asymmetric (Persian) knot was used.<br>

Under Shah Jahan new carpet designs and motifs were introduced, such as the Lattice, Mihrab (prayer arch), Shrub, and single tree. The Polonaise carpets style was also popular. Most often the carpets had a cotton foundation and a wool pile. The asymmetric (Persian) knot was used.<br>

The finest carpets produced in India were woven during the Mughal period, with some containing approximately two thousand knots per square inch. They were made on a silk foundation with either a pashmina or wool pile. Some carpets were woven with a silk weft and a cotton warp.<br>

The finest carpets produced in India were woven during the Mughal period, with some containing approximately two thousand knots per square inch. They were made on a silk foundation with either a pashmina or wool pile. Some carpets were woven with a silk weft and a cotton warp.<br>

Early Indian carpets were made for court palaces, mosque interiors, and the nobility of India. In addition, silk embroideries, velvets, and flatweaves were produced under Mughal rule. By the seven-teenth century Britain's East India Company was involved in India's carpet weaving industry, trading throughout Europe. With the introduction of Indian carpets to the West, Mughal designs and colorations achieved recognition and were able to compete with established Oriental weaving empires such as Persia, Egypt Mamluk, and Anatolia (Turkey).<br>

Early Indian carpets were made for court palaces, mosque interiors, and the nobility of India. In addition, silk embroideries, velvets, and flatweaves were produced under Mughal rule. By the seventeenth century Britain's East India Company was involved in India's carpet weaving industry, trading throughout Europe. With the introduction of Indian carpets to the West, Mughal designs and colorations achieved recognition and were able to compete with established Oriental weaving empires such as Persia, Egypt Mamluk, and Anatolia (Turkey).<br>

In the seventeenth century carpet weaving expanded to the southern cities of India. The carpet industry became a successful enterprise and brought increased income to weaving families. Britain's East India Company was a continued presence in major areas and cities, and was active in producing carpets for export worldwide until the Indian Rebellion of 1857, which threatened British dominance in India.<br>

In the seventeenth century carpet weaving expanded to the southern cities of India. The carpet industry became a successful enterprise and brought increased income to weaving families. Britain's East India Company was a continued presence in major areas and cities, and was active in producing carpets for export worldwide until the Indian Rebellion of 1857, which threatened British dominance in India.<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 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 manufacturing, 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, 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>