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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 Style Area Rug Care Guide – 8x19 Wool Rug Maintenance Cleaning Instruct
Located in Dallas, TX
Maintain the elegance and longevity of your 8x19 Mughal style area rug with proper care. New rugs may shed naturally; regular gentle vacuuming helps preserve the wool pile and intric...
Category
2010s Indian Other Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Kashmir Kashan Rug Hand-knotted In Pure Wool In Indigo, Blues & Browns
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
Good condition for age with predominantly good pile save for a few low spots as shown. This rug exudes finesse and sophistication and has the charm of old Mughal rugs.
Category
Vintage 1920s Indian Kashan Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$5,560 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Handwoven Amritsar Rug, Mughal Medallion, Burgundy & Tan, 12' x 14'
Located in Barrington, IL
A captivating 19th century Indian Amritsar rug, handwoven in Northern India and distinguished by its refined 16th century Mughal-inspired design and harmonious color palette.
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Contemporary Block Print Floral Beige Natural Silk Rug by Rug & Kilim, India
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Subtle shifts in tone and relief create movement without overpowering the floral design, allowing the details to reveal themselves gradually. At Rug & Kilim, our designs draw on ...
Category
2010s Indian Indian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Contemporary Block Print Blue & Brown Natural Silk Rug by Rug & Kilim, India
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Gentle tonal variation introduces subtle movement across the field, enriching the surface without distracting from the elegant simplicity of the design. At Rug & Kilim, our desig...
Category
2010s Indian Indian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Extremely Fine Blush Pink Antique Qashquli Qashqa'i Rug
Located in Milan, IT
The use of the softest pashmina wool and the presence of silk wefts confirms this rug's close relationship to the Mughal tradition.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Agra Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
