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Indian Rug History

Indian carpet history, kept to what the sources support.

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A Short History of Carpets in India

From imperial workshops to regional weaving centres, the story of the Indian carpet is one of exchange, patronage and adaptation. A careful overview.

The Carprugs Editors · 1 Sept 2026 · 7 min read

Indian Rug History · 6 min read
The Dhurrie: India's Everyday Flatweave
Light, graphic and made to be lived on, the dhurrie is the rug most Indian homes have known. A look at how it is made and why it suits the way we live now.
Indian Rug History · 6 min read
The Language of Motifs
Medallions, botehs, trellises and rows of flowers recur across centuries of carpet design. What they are, how they are used, and how they are often read.