Carpets based on Fibre
Fibre is the basic entity of any textile product. It signifies the weather the textile product is useful for.
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Fibre is the basic entity of any textile product. It signifies the weather the textile product is useful for.
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Carpet Weaving is done by three main methods. HandKnotting, HandWeaving HandTufting.
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The pile carpet, which came to India in the reign of Akbar in 16th century. Akbar brought certain Persian carpet weavers to India and established them in India. The art grew and flourished here and it was modified as per the royal tastes and mixed with the Indian arts. The Persian carpets were thus re-created in Indian forms.
Used cotton warp and wool pile and a variety of color scheme had multiple shades of blues, greens, and other colors on a red and peach base. The patterns were a reworked copy of Persian style but later modified to Indian tastes.
Materials like silk and pashmina were used that permitted greater number of knots to be included in the art works. Patterns of these Indian carpets resembled miniature paintings. Subtle gradations and shadings with yarns were themselves artistic. The patterns of these carpets were a reflection of manuscript paintings. The history of Indian Carpets show technically refined taste in both design and construction. The carpets had scrolling vines, flowering plants, and more naturalistic animals in pictorial or overall pattern.
Warps and wefts of fine silk yarns incorporated as many as 2,000 knots per square inch. Silk or pashmina piles gave the carpets a velvety like texture. Yarn shading was as stylish as in Jahangir`s reign. Flowers were still the primary elements of design. During this era, the patterns were primarily floral all over with at times geometric or calligraphic trims. Chinese and European patterns also influenced the history of Indian carpets in their own way. Calligraphy influenced the carpet craft as it did the other crafts in India. Though like all other crafts, carpet making also saw a downfall for sometime, but the craft sustained in the traditional families.
By the end of eighties their total number reached about 48000 people. This remarkable expansion of the carpet industry is mainly due to the programme of massive training introduced and sponsored by the All-India Handicraft Board. Under this programme numerous groups of girls have been trained that started a new development in job market of Kashmir. Another healthy sign of carpet industry`s growth has been its movement from the city of Srinagar to rural and semi-urban areas.
The Industry has grown tremendously since then. The modern designs have become a huge success in Hand Knotted and Hand Tufted Carpets. Indian carpets have been recognised in World Market. Many Indian Exporters have been awarded prestigious awards for Design Innovation.
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March 2025 , New Delhi , India
Dear Industry Fellows,
I am honored to have been appointed as the Chairman of the Carpet Export Promotion Council by the Office of Development Commissioner Handicrafts, as per their official order. It is a responsibility that I take very seriously, and I am reaching out to the industry to request your support in conducting the upcoming elections for the council. Your cooperation is crucial in ensuring that the election process runs smoothly and fairly, reflecting the democratic values of the Council.
I want to assure you that I am fully committed to fulfilling all my responsibilities and promises. My priority is to work diligently towards the council’s objectives and goals, aiming to enhance the growth and development of the Handmade Carpet & Rugs Industry. With your support and collaboration, I am confident that we can achieve great success together.
During my tenure as Chairman, I am dedicated to forming a competent and proactive Committee of Administration for the Council, that will work towards the betterment of the industry. I believe in transparency, inclusivity, and accountability, and I will strive to uphold these principles in every aspect of my role.
I extend my heartfelt best wishes to all members of the industry. Let us join hands and work harmoniously to overcome challenges, seize opportunities, and propel the Handmade Carpet Industry to new heights of excellence and prosperity. Together, we can create a brighter and more vibrant future for our industry.
Regards
Dr. Romesh Khajuria
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