Manifesting excellence in threads
Every middle class household craves for having a good quality carpet for one’s drawing room. If it is a Persian Rug then it’s surely a knockout neighbour’s envy!
The Indian Carpets are in no way inferior to Iranian or Persian Carpets because the weaving technology has directly come from Persian Ancestors. The Persian nomads who got settled in Vindhya region of eastern Uttar Pradesh in 16th Century AD brought the carpet weaving technique along with them. Some of the most exclusive carpets were created during the Mughal reign, each carpet unlike the other and a wonderful fusion of colours and design. The carpet weaver grows as an artist, a creator who could weave poetry in his designs and every knot he ties, giving a touch of aesthetic beauty to his creations.



Around 250 buyers from various countries visited the stalls and placeed orders during the period. The export articles like rugs, dhurries and other floor coverings of 247 exporters have been showcased in the fair.
The carpet industry is diversifying itself. Coir and Zari Embroidery have been beautifully included in the carpet weaving apart from traditional wool and silk material. Sanjay Srivastava, a carrier and forwarding agent from Bhadohi says that the buyers have shown keen interest in this innovation and the stalls having these new products were crowded.
“…The international demand for Indian carpets is again increasing. We have included modern techniques and materials like silk, jute and hemp and these are being widely accepted in America, West Europe, Turkey and Australia. It is a fashion product now….” says a leading exporter from Bhadohi, Mr. Ravi Pataudia. [Click To Listen]
The four – day event was inaugurated by the Minister of State for textile Smt. Panabaaka Lakshmi. The minister felicitated 20 exporters for their excellent work on behalf of CEPC for the years 2007-08 and 2008-09 in a separate function.
She said the carpet industry has come out of the slump and is making steady progress but a lot of things are yet to be done to accelerate the growth of the Industry. She said the government is keen for the welfare of weavers and doing all that is necessary.
Indian Institute of Carpet Technology has been established at Bhadohi a few years back to train the weavers about various aspects of carpet making – from designing to colouring and washing the finished product.
The Industry is on the path of steady growth. During the fiscal 2008-09 the India’s carpet export reached 2708 Crore Rupees. The Indian economy is also growing at a steady pace of 8.5%. Let us hope the traditional craft is preserved through support of its patrons and the government.
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