Art of Rug Weaving was brought to Kashmir in fourteenth century by Islamic preachers from Persia.The art flourished under different rulers and kings ultimately gained an independent identity. Kashmir became the hub of Carpet trade in silk route era.

 

Chain Stitch  Kashmir Rug

 

These Rug are natively called "Jalakdozi" .These are made on thick "Hessain base "or "cotton  fabric " in continued stitch with wool or Silk yarn pile, with help of tool called " Aurah ".The rug has Wool pile on a cotton base. The colour used  are derived  from the plants.This rug is ideal for heave traffic.

This is a beautiful Kashan design handmade with an absolute perfection.The rug is made from Kashmir Wool with beautiful colours derived from Vegetables.Chainstitch weaving Rug is a very skilful art and mostly woven by women in country side Kashmir.