Carpets have a history, they belong to very ancient times. Now it has become a flourishing industry. It has numerous trends now, and the rugs from different countries are unique in their own pattern. Each country has its own carpet weaving tradition that reflects its culture and norms. India is one of the countries where carpet weaving has a history belonging to the Mughal empires. We find glimpses of Mughal art in carpet weaving in India. Another important aspect of Indian rugs is that materials such as yarn, cotton, jute, bamboo, and silk are used in the manufacture of rugs. The carpet industry is scattered among different states in India. Each state has different weaving traditions. Wool, chain-stitched, and tufted rugs are different varieties among the finer woven rugs. The specialty of wool rugs is that the weavers do not use chemical dies to clean the wool from the rugs, instead they use natural ritha. 90% of the carpet weaving is done in Uttar Pradesh.
The quality is judged on the basis of the thickness, the material used and the color combinations. Kashmir is the territory where the best quality rugs are made. Carpet made in Kashmir contains about 500 knots per square inch. Rajasthan is another important carpet industry of India. Rajasthan rugs have bold colors and patterns, which look stunning and unique. The amazing thing about Rajhasthani rugs is that the manufacturers use camel hair in the making of the rugs. Since Indian rugs are made using hand knots combined with beautiful designs and unique patterns expertly finished, they command great resale value. Their striking colors make them attractive and eye-catching. The carpet industry in India is a great source of income in the country as they are sold in different parts of the world.