Antique Indian Square Cotton Dhurrie Rug in Light Grey and Chartreuse

The weaving of flat-woven cotton carpets known as dhurries is cited in Mughal chronicles of the 15th century. Probably one of the earliest forms of floor covering, dhurries were woven in various formats according to their function, which range from bed covers to prayer mats. Most were produced in the northern region of Rajasthan, almost always in the local jails. These were often commissioned for specific areas of the Maharaja's palaces. This very unusual example has a perfectly square format, and was probably commissioned for a specific place of a palace. It's signed by the weaver (N.N. Shah) and it's distinguished for its unique cranberry red open field framed by a stunning geometric border with a pattern reminiscent of antique African textiles.

The weaving of flat-woven cotton carpets known as dhurries is cited in Mughal chronicles of the 15th century. Probably one of the earliest forms of floor covering, dhurries were wove...

The weaving of flat-woven cotton carpets known as dhurries is cited in Mughal chronicles of the 15th century. Probably one of the earliest forms of floor covering, dhurries were wove...

The weaving of flat-woven cotton carpets known as dhurries is cited in Mughal chronicles of the 15th century. Probably one of the earliest forms of floor covering, dhurries were wove...

Classical Blue & White striped Indian Hand-Woven Dhurrie Rug. Antique all cotton flatweave carpet in excellent condition. Rug Measures 12'10x13'9.

Blue and white is probably the most popular 20th century Dhurrie color combination. Our extensive collection is especially strong on the vintage to antique pieces with full or partia...

A light brown whirling swastika fills each of the six columns of larger pale tan stepped polygons while the minor stepped diamonds enclose a cross motif. Charcoal and beige reciprocal squared wave...

Double square format, and lots of light blue and off white stripes, side to side on the broad ends and truncated ivories in between. This is one of our wide collection of these ever-...