There is a host of various arts and crafts which the people of Andhra Pradesh have patronized, in keeping with the affluent tradition of the state. One of these for which the state of Andhra Pradesh is famous for, is the craft of carpet making or carpet weaving. It was the Arab community that settled down in this region that led to the weaving of Indo-Persian carpets. The Warangal Carpets in Andhra Pradesh is one distinctive style of carpet weaving which is still as popular as it was when it started way back during the Mughul era.
The Warangal Carpets of Andhra Pradesh are one of the most popular and renowned of the crafts of Andhra Pradesh . These wool carpets have very intricate and complicated patterns on them. They are crafted following the traditional technique of "talim". There are beautiful Old Persian designs such as floral designs, pictures of boats and medallions and many other attractive patterns. The crafts of Andhra Pradesh also include Warangal cotton dherries. These are elegantly woven with a variety of designs such as floral, geometric and abstract patterns. These dherries are made perfectly and they sport a modern look. The Warangal Carpets of Andhra Pradesh have a great demand in both national and international markets. The Warangal carpets of Andhra Pradesh make the use of handspun wool and jute thread which give them the attractive and fine designs which they are famous for.
History of Warangal Carpets
The history of Warangal carpets dates back to the Mughal era. It was when the Mughal army, that comprised of the artists and crafts persons, moved into the Deccan region and began the art of carpet making. There was abundant cotton that grew in and around the Warangal area which made carpet weaving much easier. The Warangal Carpets gained so much popularity that in 1885, these carpets known as Deccan rugs then, received an award for craftsmanship at the British Empire Exhibition at London.
