Carpets and floorings are an integral part
of Indian homes. Carpets and floorings are
made up of a variety of material, ranging
from wool, cotton, silk, jute, coir, bamboo
and grass. The Mughals introduced the art
of carpet weaving in India and set up centers
at Agra, Delhi and Lahore to train and produce
carpets of Persian style following the designs
of Kirman, Isfahan, Herat, etc. The contemporary
Indian craft of carpet weaving is the offshoot
of the Mughal tradition and follows the
Persian style of carpet weaving.
Jute and coir are relatively new materials,
which are being used in various making various
items. Coir fiber is obtained from coconut
husk after a lengthy process. Kerala is
the largest producer
coir products, which
range from mats, mattresses, pillow-covers,
carpets, bags, wall hangings etc. Coir items
and popular due to their durability.
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