Mughal Rugs and the fascinating History of the Mughal Empire

At the height of its power the Mughal's where developing pre-industrial concepts of manufacture and distribution. This led to the Mughal's creating some of the most beautiful textile art.
Featured is a Mughal piece done completely by needle work. Made of fine silk with garden flower designs on a linen backing. Also, featured is a fragment of a Mughal Pashmina from a much larger carpet. Amazing scene of riders hunting dear's with there dogs. Lastly, a Mughal carpet with mythical creatures and a scene with people from a palace having dinner, playing music, and playing with children.
If you would like to see any of the rugs featured on Design Santa Barbara. Please stop by 410 Olive st Santa Barbara, CA 93101

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Your arts interest and embroidery

[@kishmish64]

The “ mythical animal” rug is not 18 century it looks 1900 to me .... there is corrosion which I can see in one of the figures however it’s not 18th century

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“ their language “ was Farsi yet they spoke a turkic language in private

[@sattubeans]

No they didn't know turkic only shahjahan knew turkic to which he took great pride

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Very interesting and enjoyable video... thank you so much.