Mughal carpet photo gallery - Explore 16th-17th century rugs

Mughal carpets, created during the 16th and 17th centuries, were produced in the region around Agra and Lahore (now part of Pakistan). These carpets are known for their luxurious materials, intricate patterns, and the rich cultural influences of the Mughal Empire. The use of fine silk and wool, combined with Persian and Central Asian influences, makes Mughal carpets a significant part of the Indian carpet-making tradition.

The Mughal carpet photo gallery showcases notable examples, such as a detail of a Mughal carpet circa 1610, probably woven in Lahore, displayed at the Museum of Islamic Art in Berlin. Other significant pieces include a Mughal silk rug from the 17th century and a fragment of a 17th-century Mughal carpet. These rugs reflect the artistry of the Mughal era, characterized by elaborate motifs such as palm trees, ibexes, and birds, illustrating the cross-cultural connections of the period.

Detail of Moghul carpet circa 1610, probably Lahore Pakistan. Museum of Islamic Art Berlin

Detail of Carpet with Palm Trees, Ibexes, and Birds. Late 16th–early 17th century. Probably made in Lahore in the early Mughal period. MET Islamic Art galleries. (Worlds most famous collection of Islamic art is now open for the public)

A Mughal silk rug, India, 17th century. Size approximately 7ft. 4in. by 5ft. 1in. (2.23 by 1.55m.) Estimate ,000-60,000 — A Mughal silk rug, India, 17th century. Size approximately 7ft. 4in. by 5ft. 1in. (2.23 by 1.55m.) (Sothebys 5 June 2013)

Lot 250. A 17th century Mughal carpet fragment, North India, 66cm x 66cm Estimate: £600 - 800 — Lot 250. A 17th century Mughal carpet fragment, North India, 66cm x 66cm (Bonhams 18 December 2012)

Mughal pashmina piled rug fragment around 1700, 190 x 140 cm. Exhibitor Markus Voigt. — Mughal pashmina piled rug fragment around 1700, 190 x 140 cm. (Exhibitor Markus Voigt at Sartirana Textile Show 2011)

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