Indian Moroccan Style

Indian Moroccan StyleMoroccan rugs are renowned for their bold tribal designs, coarse texture and their compatibility with modern design.

These carpets were made with shiny

They were developed in Lahore in response to the North American demand for traditional rugs without traditionally strong colours

are referred to as Shahsavan (Saveh) rugs

Chobi rugs have unique characteristics that differentiate them from others carpets

elegant tribal rug

structural strength and enormous weight

luxurious pile with an instantly recognizable overall Boteh (paisley) or Herati pattern in strong reds and blues on an ivory background

While most weavers vary this trademark style slightly according to their own artistry – sometimes including a central medallion and corner pieces (as in the rug below) - the core design remains much the same

These ultra-luxurious rugs were not just used as floor coverings

Woven in the symmetrical Turkish double-knotting style

they are also often referred to as Mogul rugs

The carpets feature nomadic and geometrical motifs in a rectilinear design