Indian Rug weaving, an industry born from an artistic expression, has been prevalent since the sixteenth century AD. Made of wool and dyed with vegetable dyes, all of these rugs clearly reflect the rich history of India, some even portraying India's tribal traditions. Some towns in Uttar Pradesh host the creation of Gabbeh Rugs, namely Bhadohi, Varanasi, and Khamaria. The most popular locations, however, are as follows;
- Mirzapur
- Punjab
- Amritsar
- Pathankot
- Jaipur in Rahasthan
- Kashmir
- Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh
- Darjeeling in West Bengal
These cities, mostly orbiting the Mirzapur Bhadohi belt, are the host of a rug weaving industry best described as a melting pot of culture and different styles of rug weaving. Many beautiful rugs are made in this area, due to the exploratory designs and ideas seen in the presence of so many different avenues of influence.
Is this area successful? You bet it is. Over five hundred thousand people are currently employed in the India rug weaving industry. All of the rugs produced here usually are shipped out the largest rug buying countries; Germany, The United States of America, Switzerland, Great Britain, and Canada, in that order.
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