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Bhadohi offers a variety of carpets and daris. The designs of the rugs usually feature trees, flowers, animals, trellises, and other similar patterns.
Jaipur is a major hub for carpet manufacturing in India. The city is home to a renowned manufacturer specialising in producing hand-knotted rugs that are all handmade in rural India.
Delhi has a rich influence of Arab aesthetics in its architecture and carpets. Many shops in the city offer a wide variety of unique carpets, including traditional Persian carpets, silk rugs and Berber carpets.
Bikaner carpets are famous for their superior craftsmanship and excellent colour retention. They are crafted from 100 per cent merino wool, a robust and long-lasting material.
Kashmiri carpets come in two main categories of designs: oriental and floral. They are meticulously handmade and knotted using pure wool, pure silk, or both.
Mirzapur is well-known for its exquisite hand-made carpets, crafted using natural wool and traditional techniques. These carpets come in a wide variety of patterns and colours and are woven in vibrant hues.
The carpet weavers of Agra developed the design of rows of flowers in vases for the Mughul court, which Persian rug makers later adopted. The colour palette used in Agra rugs features a muted play of colours but still has a royal look.
Rajasansi in Punjab, is well-known for its carpet industry, particularly for its exquisite hand-knotted carpets. These carpets come in various types, such as Saxony carpets, cut-pile carpets and tufted carpets.