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What is a mogul rug?
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A mogul, or Mughal rug, is a handwoven floor covering used in the courts of the Mughal empire. They were a mix of Persian and Indian artistry and depicted scenic landscapes, floral motifs or animal prints. You’ll find a variety of mogul rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Mughal No. 01 Rug by Knots Rugs, Hand-Knotted Silk & Wool, Limited Edition
By Knots Rugs
Located in London, GB
The Mughal No. 01 by Knots Rugs is a rare and exquisite reinterpretation of 17th-century Mughal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique Kashmir Kashan Rug Hand-knotted In Pure Wool In Indigo, Blues & Browns
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
sophistication and has the charm of old Mughal rugs. Not seen often.
Category
Vintage 1920s Indian Kashan Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$5,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Fine Antique Indian Cotton Dhurrie Rug with Mughal Botanical Pattern
Located in Milan, IT
diamonds containing a variety of botanical motifs found on the fine rugs of the Mughal period knotted with
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Agra Indian Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Fine Antique Burgundy Square Agra Rug with Mughal Shrub Pattern
Located in Milan, IT
by what is considered as the most beautiful floral shrub pattern conceived during the Mughal dynasty
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Agra Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Indian Rug with Traditional Victorian Style and Mughal Design
Located in Dallas, TX
72879, antique Indian rug with traditional Victorian style and Mughal design. This hand knotted
Category
Early 20th Century Indian Victorian Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$3,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Indian Finely Woven rug of Mughal Empire 5'11 x 7'7
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique India Agra Rug from the end of Mughal Empire period/ remanent of the Mughal whom ruled most
Category
Antique Late 18th Century Indian Agra Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool