Bespoke or
Custom-Made,
inscribed oriental rugs and carpets
are the ultimate in
personalized
furnishing. For these we have in Lahore, Pakistan, a truly long
established tradition. The Girdler's Carpet, of which
the Worshipful Company of Girdlers, London, is still the proud owner,
was made
in Lahore, especially for the company, way back around 1620.
Some great Carpets from Lahore
The Frick Collection
Lahore carpets from the reign of Shah Jahan
Carpet with Pictorial Design
late 16th early 17th C
Mughal Millefleur Carpet
Second half of 17th century
Carpet with Flower Pattern
ca. 1650
Carpet with Niche-and-flower Design
ca. 1630-40
Ames Mughal Hunting Carpet
ca. 1590
The Widener Animal Carpet
ca. 1590
Dr. G. C. M. Birdwood
on Bespoke Carpet Weaving
"No native, however, works so
well from a pattern as spontan-
eously. His copy will be a fac
simile of the pattern, but stiff,
even if it be a copy of his own
original work. His hand must be
left free in working out the
details of decoration, even from
the restraint of the examples of
his own masterpieces. If he is
told simply, "Now I want you to
make something in this style, in
your own way, but the best thing
you ever did, and you may take
your own time about it, and I
will pay you whatever you
ask," he is sure to succeed. It is
haggling and hurry that have spoiled
art in Europe, and are spoiling it in Asia."
The Arts of India 1880 |
Made-to-order
Oriental Carpets
- For special interiors; to meet
difficult, even
non-traditional
colour or design requirements.
- Gifts for loved ones marking
special events like
weddings
and anniversaries. We will be happy to
integrate into the design and weave into the fabric, names,
dates and other texts celebrating the occasion.
- Portraits.
- Emblems, Coats of Arms, Corporate Logos.
- Your own art-work.
Our Custom-made Carpets are far
more affordable than you might expect. Do check up our PRICES.
Museum Quality
Replicas
We do all authentic classical, period, exotic and standard Mughal, Persian, Spanish, Turkish, Tribal, Village and workshop weaves.
Made strictly to order, our replicas are mint condition
carpets crafted in the classic tradition with the weave and palette
emulating the original as closely as possible. Both the virgin wool pile and
the foundation retain all their strength, resilience and suppleness.
Should you desire an old look it will be achieved not through
chemical or physical mistreatment, euphemistically known as "herbal" or "chemical" wash,
but through masterly dyeing and
weaving alone.
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