Dhurries/ Floor Covering Weaving of Delhi

Carpet weaving first appeared in India in the 16th century, when Mughal emperor Akbar attempted to introduce weavers from Persia to establish carpet weaving centres in Delhi, Agra, and Lahore. Today, India is a major producer of carpets, which are in high demand on the global market. As time passed, the Persian carpet-making tradition merged with Indian art and architecture to create a modern style.

The dhurries woven in Delhi have an impressive range of designs and are made in different shapes and sizes, usually either in cotton or in wool. The patterns range from the geometric and linear to the floral, and different colours are woven in.