Hand Knotted Antelope and Deer Hunt 6.6ft X 9.9ft Mughal Carpet
₹119,300.00
This hand knotted carpet from our Erased Ancestry Collection depicts a hunting scene from the Mughal era. The Mughals used trained cheetahs to capture prey during their hunting expeditions in the wilderness. The metaphor of the hunt was also a potent image in Persian literature, in which the protagonist finally achieves a desired goal. The idea of the cheetah catching the black antelope—a frequently repeated visual trope—resonates with the desire of Prince Salim (who was passionate about hunting) to capture the throne of the Mughal Empire from Akbar, his father.
About the Collection
The Erased Ancestry Collection pays homage to the traditional, classical carpet and seeks inspiration from age old patterns, techniques and quality standards carefully preserved by master weavers. It is they who bring back these designs to life, knot by knot.
Design Name- RT 77
Material- Hand-spun Wool and Bamboo Silk
Weaving Type- Hand-knotted
Colour- Red and Cream
Knot Density- 155000 knots per square meter
Knot Type- Persian Knots
Size- 6.6ft X 9.9ft
Foundation- Cotton
