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Unlike many firms, we work to industry standards and have NCCA, IICRC and Woolsafe approved standards.
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We have been operating as a family firm since 2007 with many satisfied customers.
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Indian rugs are available in a wide range of styles
For those seeking to preserve the beauty and longevity of their cherished Indian rugs, Suffolk and Essex Rugs offer unparalleled expertise and dedication. With a profound understanding of the intricate weaving techniques and cultural significance imbued within each rug, Suffolk and Essex Rugs provide meticulous cleaning and restoration services tailored to meet the unique needs of Indian rugs. Their commitment to excellence ensures that every thread is treated with the utmost care and attention, safeguarding the integrity and beauty of these timeless treasures for generations to come.
- Namda: Animal skins weren’t big enough to protect their bodies from the cold wintry chill. So, the shepherds collected sheered wool and created the first form of a rug, very similar to what is now traditionally called a Namda. It was created by wetting the wool and fusing it (as in the felting technique). Later during Akbar’s reign in the 15th century, they became very popular as horseback rugs, sitting rugs and then even as wall carpets. Though like every art form, Namda making faced a slump in a big way yet it survives in Kashmir, Himachal, and Rajasthan.
- Kashmir rugs: Made primarily of poor wool and silk, with traditional motifs such as the paisley, chinar tree, (the oriental plane) and tree-of-life. Woollen, silk and chenille rugs from India are sold under the names of Amritsar, Bhadohi, Jaipur, Kashmir, Mirzapur and Srinagar. Bright geometrical patterns, tribal patterns with geometrical human figures, Kashmiri floral designs are popular on Indian rugs.
- Citapore now spelt as Sitapur in Lukhnow are a popular category among Indian rugs.
- Duree also spelt as Dhurrie/ Dhurri/ Durry is the most commonly used Indian floor rug. Traditionally used under bedding or to roll/pack bedding, to cover floors to sit for large social gatherings, every Indian house uses this affordable rug. Most commonly made of thick cotton yarn, wool, jute, chenille or silk, durry is a durable floor covering. It varies in size as peruse for e.g. on one hand it could be as small as a one-foot by one-foot table cover or a 24″ by 24″ meditation mat or pooja/ prayer mat, on the other hand as large as 20 feet by 20 feet spread to cover a complete room wall to wall. Handwoven on looms in northern states of Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and also in Karnataka in the south Indian durries are very popular all over and are exported globally.
