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A mogul, or Mughal rug, is a handwoven floor covering used in the courts of the Mughal empire. They were a mix of Persian and Indian artistry and depicted scenic landscapes, floral motifs or animal prints. You’ll find a variety of mogul rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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Mughal No. 01 Rug by Knots Rugs, Hand-Knotted Silk
Wool, Limited Edition
By Knots Rugs
Located in London, GB
The Mughal No. 01 by Knots Rugs is a rare and exquisite reinterpretation of 17th-century Mughal
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Antique Kashmir Kashan Rug Hand-knotted In Pure Wool In Indigo, Blues
Browns
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
sophistication and has the charm of old Mughal rugs. Not seen often.
Category
Vintage 1920s Indian Kashan Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$5,560 Sale Price
20% Off
Extremely Fine Blush Pink Antique Qashquli Qashqa
i Rug
Located in Milan, IT
). Millefleurs niche rugs are among the finest Qashqa'i workshop weavings, copying almost exactly their Mughal
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Indian Agra Central Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 19th Century Square Size Agra Rug in All Over Pattern
Located in Barrington, IL
faithfully continues the grand tradition of Mughal rugs from the 15th and 16th centuries. The field bursts
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Indian Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
19th Century Indian Amritsar Room-Size Rug in Burgundy, Blue, Pale Yellow, Ivory
Located in Barrington, IL
Knot Gallery, SKU: 2194
19th century Amritsar rug, antique Indian rug, Mughal medallion carpet, room
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Indian Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
$15,920 Sale Price
54% Off
Antique Mughal Style Indian Imperial Rug
Located in Santa Barbara, CA
The Antique Mughal Style Indian Imperial Rug - 4' x 5'11" is a remarkable piece designed after
Category
20th Century Indian Indian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton


