Unlike the legendary Aladdin's Carpet, the carpets from Kashmir do not soar high in the air but they definitely take the beholder to an era bygone. Handcrafted carpets are truly a pride of an Indian home and are increasingly becoming popular worldwide. Though carpet weaving arrived in India with the Mughals, the craft flourished and evolved in Kashmir and today, Kashmir has become the hub for high quality Traditional Indian Carpets & Rugs.The designs have been inspired by the Persian style but they beautifully display an exclusive Indian charm. The carpets from Kashmir are known for the intricate and delicate handwork done on them. Besides, they are world famous for two things - firstly, they are hand made and secondly, they are always hand knotted, never tufted. The knotting of the carpet is one of the most important aspects that determine its durability and value, in addition to its design. The more knots per square inch, the greater its value and durability. The colors of Kashmiri carpets are subtler than muted; the yarn (either: silk, wool or a combination of both) is dyed using vegetable colors 

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