Classical replicas of the Golden Age of Indian carpets, these Mughal rugs have their origin in the area around Lahore, one of the most ancient carpet producing centers in Indo-Pak Sub-continent. The great emperors who built the Taj Mahal also established the highly distinctive carpet style that made use of the motifs and decorative art found in the palaces and monuments of the period. For more information on Mughal Carpet Weaving History in general, please read A Brief Introduction to Carpet Weaving History of Pakistan.
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