Hand Knotted Parchinkari Carpet

This hand-knotted carpet from the Erased Ancestry Collection seeks it's inspiration from the age-old Parchinkari work. If Mughal architecture is celebrated for it's glory, pietra dura, Italian for the majestic Mughal inlay art (Parchinkari) which means 'hard stone', is the most important aspect of it. It refers to the art of gem engraving and hardstone carving. The earliest example of pietra dura can be seen in Jagmandir palace’s Gol Moandal at Udaipur, built for Shah Jahan or the Tomb of Itmad-ud-Daula in Agra.

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- No. 14
Material- Hand-spun Wool and Bamboo Silk
Weaving Type- Hand-knotted
Colour- Electric and Royal Blue
Knot Density- 155000 knots per square meter
Foundation- Cotton
Knot Type- Persian Knots
Style- Erased Ancestry