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Carpet And Rugs Encyclopedia

2008-10-24T17:18:00.003+05:30

An extension of the carpet world Jaipur: A brand new carpet encyclopedia has been sponsored by Jaipur Rugs. Easy to navigate and a user-friendly interface, the portal has been compiled by Carpets & Rugs Pedia. The encyclopedia covers various topics such as carpet history, types of carpets, cleaning and maintenance tips, manufacturing processes, various carpet publications, gallery and many more.
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THINK GLOBAL, SPEAK LOCAL

2008-07-24T15:26:00.001+05:30

22^nd July, 2008 - Jaipur Reaches Out in 12 Different Languages

Jaipur, Rajasthan- 22^nd July, 2008: Jaipur Rugs Company Pvt. Ltd, a leading manufacturer and exporter of hand-knotted rugs in the international market, has launched its website in twelve different languages, thus catering to a wider audience of various countries. “We have our future plans to spread across the globe. For years, we have had an overwhelming response of our customers and buyers from various countries. Through this launch we can provide better accessibility and reach to our target audience,” says Yogesh Chaudhary, Director of Jaipur Rugs Company Pvt. Ltd. The website has been translated in Danish, Dutch, French, German, Greek, Italian, Japanese, Polish, Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal), Spanish and Russian. The website encompasses all information required by any buyer to know about the company, its quality products, various tips on carpet caring, history and origin of carpets and carpet encyclopedia. From product catalogue to enquiries, these websites are a sure must for inquisitive buyers.

For further information, visit us at:

Danish	www.jaipurrugs.net/dk
Dutch	www.jaipurrugs.net/nl
French	www.jaipurrugs.net/fr
German	www.jaipurrugs.net/de
Greek	www.jaipurrugs.net/gr
Italian	www.jaipurrugs.net/it
Japanese	www.jaipurrugs.net/jp
Polish	www.jaipurrugs.net/pl
Portuguese	www.jaipurrugs.net/pt
Spanish	www.jaipurrugs.net/es
Russian	www.jaipurrugs.net/ru

ジャイプール・ラグズ基金 - Jaipur Rugs Foundation Japanese

2008-06-18T14:33:00.002+05:30

ジャイプール・ラグズ基金 - Jaipur Rugs Foundation Japanese
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ジャイプール・ラグズ基金(Jaipur Rugs Foundation : JRF)はインド慈善信託法の基に2004年に設立されました。 JRFは伝統的な絨毯産業の育成を通じて、インド農村部を社会・経済の両面から発展させ、また同時に貧困を削減することを念頭において活動を行っております.
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JRFの歴史

ジャイプール・ラグズ基金は、絨毯の製造・輸出販売を行う「ジャイプール・ラグズ・カンパニー」の社会貢献事業として、２００４年に設立されたNPO財団です。アメリカ・ヨーロッパを中心にグローバルな市場を持つジャイプール・ラグズ・カンパニーによって、農村部の職工達によって織られた絨毯を確実に販売することができ、またそれにより適正な利益を職工達に還元することを可能にしています。創業者のNKチョウダリーは、絨毯産業に過去３５年従事してまいりました。彼の持つ「絨毯の職能教育を通じて、地域全体の社会的・経済的発展をサポートする」という理念の基、我々は事業を拡大させつつ、様々な分野に活動の手を広げています

　
• JRFは、農村部の職工達が彼らに不利な条件下で仕事をしていることに気づき、活動を始めました。

• JRFは様々なプログラムを通じて、地域に残る貧困の根を取り除く活動をしていおります。

• JRFのプログラムを通じて様々なパートナー機関が我々のプログラムに協力し、共に共通の課題である貧困撲滅、生活水準の向上等に取り組んでおります。
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ISO 9001: 2000 Certified Jaipur Rugs Company

2008-06-18T13:57:00.000+05:30

ISO 9001: 2000 Certified Jaipur Rugs Company

Jaipur Rugs Foundation has launched new website in Japanese language for Our Japanese visitor...

2008-06-11T12:17:00.001+05:30

Jaipur Rugs Foundation has launched new website in Japanese language for Our Japanese visitor...

(ジャイプール・ラグズ基金はこの度、日本語版ウェブサイトを立ち上げました)

Jaipur Rugs Trade fair Details Update…

2008-06-05T13:15:00.000+05:30

Jaipur Rugs Trade fair Details Update…

Hello our all visitors

We are very happy to share our upcoming trade fair participation details.

Please check and use best service…..

http://www.jaipurrugsco.com/trade-events.html

Atlanta International Area Rug Market
Date : July 13 - 16, 2008
Venue : Atlanta, Americas' Mart Bldg 1, Suite 3-C-15
Stall No : 3rd Floor C15
Opening Hours : Daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m
Website : http://www.americasmart.com

Las Vegas 2008
Date : July 28 - August 1, 2008
Venue : World Market Center Las Vegas 495 S Grand Central ParkwayLas Vegas, NV 89106
Stall No : Suite C-0824
Website : http://www.lasvegasmarket.com

India Carpet Expo
Date : October 17 - 20, 2008
Venue : Hotel Taj Ganges, Varanasi, India
Website : http://www.indiancarpets.com

High Point
Date : October 20 - 26, 2008
Venue : Showplace, Suite 3415
Website : http://www.highpointmarket.org

DOMOTEX HANNOVER 2009
Date : January 17 - 20, 2009
Venue : Exhibition Grounds, 30521 Hannover, Germany
Opening Hours : Daily 9 a.m. to 6 p.m
Location : Hall 17, Stand C41
Website : http://www.domotex.de

ISO Jaipur Rugs

2008-05-09T10:00:00.008+05:30

Good News,,,,
Now Jaipur Rugs Company pvt. Ltd. ISO 9001:2000 Certified...

Exceptional quality products manufactured in an environment friendly manufacturing unit under the supervision of highly experienced quality checkers and skilled workers have helped Jaipur Rugs to attain the ISO 9000 / ISO 14000 and SA 8000 certification.

The company is dedicated to quality and continual improvement of both the customers and employees. High growth, efficiency, performance are the outcome of the quality system of the organization. Giving utmost importance to quality has paved the way towards quality products, efficient customer services and we have been able to go beyond the expectations of our clients.

We strictly adhere to international quality standards when it comes to reaching out to our discerning clientèles globally. Every procedure starting from the concept of the design to the execution, keeping in mind the intricate designs & texture, goes through immense endurance to deliver an ultimate artwork. The hand woven rugs & carpets made by human hands without the involvement of any machine assures the biggest guarantee of our quality, enabling us to make a beautiful creation like the striking hand-knotted, hand-tufted and flat woven designs.

Environmental
In order to provide the best quality products, best-in-class services, best customer services at the best prices, Jaipur Rugs has always strived towards creating a environmentally excellent company culture. Our aim is to attain fully integrated environmental culture and we have been successful in attaining this by following certain principles such as follows:

Design products with the environment in mind,Prevent waste and pollution,
Continually improve our performance,Demonstrate responsibility to stakeholders,
Comply with the Law,

Social Accountability

We provide all round development of all stakeholders with special emphasis on the economically and socially backward class of people of the society. We are committed to accomplish this by doing the following:

We are developing health and safety management for our stakeholders.We very well know the rights of the employees and their freedom of association.We do not discriminate people on any ground.We provide fair remuneration on the basis of recognized job evaluation system.We ensure that no child or force labor exists in our company and with our suppliers.

http://www.jaipurrugsco.com/quality-rugs.html

Jaipur Rugs Foundation: A Helping Hand…

2008-05-09T09:56:00.000+05:30

Jaipur Rugs Foundation is an initiative of Jaipur Rugs Company: JRF was founded in 2004 as a non profit foundation to promote and encourage the development of traditional manufacturing system of Indian Rugs Weavers Company Additionally, Helping them to boost production and reducing waste by using appropriate technology and effectiveness in the traditional system of manufacturing, they can achieve the global platform. Mr. N K Chaudhary, the chief promoter and founder of the institute dedicated his 35 years of experience in carpet business. Nowadays he shares his experiences by working with communities and developing practitioners through training programs and personal communications. He is involved in the corporate commitment for rural transformation.

Now Jaipur Rugs Foundation also add visitor Speak please use it for real comments to us.

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New features of site:

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Latest Google Page Rank Update - April 2008 - Jaipur Rugs

2008-04-30T15:29:00.002+05:30

By the look of it, Google is currently running its latest Page Rank Update. http://www.Jaipurrugs.org has moved from a Page Rank of 0 to a Page Rank of 3 and a couple of websites we manage have also seen their Page Rank increase this morning.

As noticed in the past, the update usually takes a couple of days to settle, so do not get too ecstatic because the Page Rank scores might still change.
Regarding the rankings, I have not notice many big differences as the rankings’ changes usually take place over a larger period of time before and after the effective Page Rank change.

The last Google Page Rank Update took place mid- January, just after one in October 2007. Based on the last three consecutive updates, I would suspect that Google actually proceed with the update every 3 to 4 months, which would bring the next one around July-August 2008.

Our updated website with PR

www.jaipurrugsco.com PR 3

www.jaipurrugs.org PR 3

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www.jaipurrugs.net PR 1

CARPET HISTORY

2008-04-29T10:01:00.001+05:30

CARPET GUIDE

● Origin of carpet :

It is as yet difficult to point out where and when did the first carpet and the art of carpet making originated, the general areas demarcated where the carpets may have been first produced are the Persia (Iran), Turkmenistan, central Asia Mongolia and China referred as "Carpet belt".

The origin can be traced back to the Neolithic age (7000 B.C.). Certain products of the era consisting of warp and weft were textile resembling flat weave kilims have been found. After that, the rugs were created by forming knots to make a pile. It is anticipated by the researchers that they may have originated in the dry steppe regions inhabited by the nomads.

he nomadic tribes of the region did carpet weaving. They instead of slaughtering their animals wove their wool into carpets. The carpets were spread on their tent floors or hung from the walls to provide protection against the creeping insects and dirt etc and insulated the tent to an extent against the cold. They were even used as seat covers or saddlebags or to sleep or to pray on. The rugs and carpets were woven with the patterns depicting flowers, animals and trees, their culture, tradition and religious beliefs.

One of the earliest carpets till date has been found in the tomb of a Scythian Prince in southern Siberia and it dates back to 5th century BC. This region is inhabited by the followers of Islam and so the carpets play an important role in Islamic culture as well as religion. From the thing of utility as floor, bed or coverings at the time of origin they have become a thing of exotic decoration and class.

Chinese and Tibetan rugs were of entirely different style and design. They featured the symbols of Buddhist and Taoist religions. In India the art of woolen carpets was there as early as 5th century BC but the more famous Persian carpet art cam with the Mogul Emperor Akbar. This art of carpet weaving was obtained from the Persian artists and modified to Indian Royal tastes.

The carpets were at one point so highly regarded and valued that they were considered better than money. According to a legend, The great Egyptian Queen Cleopatra actually presented herself to Caesar - rolled up inside a carpet. Marco Polo discovered some of the earliest fine Orientals in the 13th century whilst traveling in Persia. He can be given the credit of introducing the craft outside the carpet belt.

Different types of carpets that supposedly originated in this region are

Persian Knotted Carpets - before 6th century bc
Turcoman (Turkmenistan) Woven Carpets -before 6th century
Indian Woolen Carpets - 3rd century bc
Caucasian Woven Carpets - 8th century
Chinese Felt Carpets - 8th century
Turkish Knotted Carpets -12th century
Mughal Indian Carpets - 16th century

·History of Indian Carpets :
Woolen carpets were known in India as early as 500 B.C. References to woven mats and floor coverings can be found in ancient and medieval Indian literature. But the most famous type of Indian carpets, pile carpets came to India in the reign of Akbar in 16th century.

He in 1580A.D. brought certain Persian carpet weavers to India and established them here. The art grew and flourished here. It was modified as per the royal tastes and mixed with the Indian arts. The Persian carpets were thus Indianized. It spread to the whole subcontinent with each area having its own specialties.

From the beginning, wool or silks have been the basic material of the knotted carpets. The wool may have a variety of origins as per the type of carpet being made. Silk knots are also used in Kashmir region. The patterns varied from vines and floral patterns, animal and bird figures and geometric and calligraphic patterns.

Rugs from Akbar's reign (1556-1605) used cotton warp and wool pile and color scheme had multiple shades of blues, greens, and other colors on a red base. The patterns were an adaptation of Persian style but latter modified to Indian tastes.

Carpets of Jahangir's reign (1605-27) were more refined. Materials like silk and pashmina were used that allowed greater number of knots to be incorporated. Patterns resembled miniature paintings. Subtle gradations and shadings with yarns were themselves artistic. The patterns were a reflection of manuscript paintings. They were technically refined in both design and construction. The carpets had scrolling vines, flowering plants, and more naturalistic animals in pictorial or overall pattern.

During Shahjahan's reign (1628-58) art of carpets had reached new heights Warps and wefts of fine silk yarns allowed as many as 2,000 knots per square inch. Silk or pashmina piles gave the carpets velvet like texture. Yarn shading was as sophisticated as in Jahangir's reign. Flowers were now the primary elements of design.

Though during the reign of Auranzeb (1658 onwards), all crafts saw a downfall of almost all crafts, carpet craft sustained. Reason may be that they were required for all religious purposes. The patterns were primarily floral all over with at times geometric or calligraphic trims.

Chinese and European patterns also influenced the art in their own way. With their mythical characters finding way in the carpets, it can be clearly seen. Calligraphy influenced the carpet craft as it did the other crafts.

Though like all other crafts, carpet making also saw a downfall for sometime, the craft sustained in the traditional families.

The Indian carpets are considered most technically accomplished classical carpets. The carpet weavers over the time have grown artistically. Indian Carpets are renowned for their exquisite designs, elegance, attractive colors and workmanship.

● Carpet Knots :

Knotted pile carpets are the most durable handmade pile carpets. Tufted carpets with different types of piles or loops are also available but knotted are the best in the category. Usually an Oriental rug quality is judged by the knots per square inch. The more the count, better the quality.

The two most common types of knots used in an oriental carpet are Persian knot and Turkish knot

Persian Knot - It is an asymmetrical single knot also called Senneh knot or Farsibaff. Here the thread forms only one loop around one of the two warps. So the pile threads vary in protruding between the adjacent warps.

Turkish Knot - It is a symmetrical double knot type also called Ghirdes. Here the pile thread forms a loop around two warps. Both ends of the pile thread come out between both warps.

There is another type called the Jufti Knot. It can be symmetrical or asymmetrical and the difference is that it is formed over four wraps.

Tibetan knot has a different formation. A temporary rod which establishes the length of pile is put in front of the warp. A continuous yarn is looped around two warps and then once around the rod. Once through with the row, the loops are cut to form the knot.

As per the experts no knot is good or bad. They give a different texture to the carpet.

Knot Density
Knot density is an indicator of quality. More the number of knots per square inch, better the quality. Kpsi is the density i.e. knots per square inch. 80 or less kpsi denotes poor quality and 120 to 330 is medium to good. 330 or more kpsi denote good to very good quality and more than that are classified as exclusively fine pieces.

● Carpet Materials:

Carpet is synonymous with luxury and warmth. While choosing a carpet the first thing one usually considers is the color and then the style. Fact is that the material of the carpet should be given enough importance. Carpet materials are decided considering the location and the purpose of the carpet and the circumstances like presence of kids, and pets etc.

Wool
Wool offers a deep, rich appearance.
· It has a luxurious hand.
· It is extremely durable.
· It is naturally stain resistant.
· It has excellent piling quality.
· It requires high maintenance.
· It dyes beautifully
· It resists flame.

Wool carpet can be used in high moisture areas as well. Its light scattering qualities give it a lustrous look. Pile woolen carpets are a little more difficult to maintain than the flat weave. Being a natural fiber chance of allergy is reduced. Depending upon the pile, they can even be used for high traffic areas. It is the most favored material for the piles of oriental rugs and carpets. They often have cotton foundation but at time the weft may be of wool. Cotton foundation provides better strength.

Silk

· Silk is luxurious. Silk is rich.
· It has high tensile strength.
· It can be dyed in brilliant colors.
· They have high artistic value.
· They have more decorative value.
· They are preferred for low to medium traffic areas.
· They require high maintenance.
· Damp spoils silk carpets

Silk again is a natural fiber and is neutral to skin. The fiber is so lustrous that weavers at times exploit the play of light in their patterns. Silk makes wonderful oriental carpets. It is also used as highlights of the pattern in woolen carpets. They are rich and expensive and have greater ornamental value. They are usually made on the cotton foundation but some may even have silk foundation.

Jute

· It is one of the finest fibers.
· It has a soft texture.
· They have a natural sheen.
· It is slippery when damp.
· It requires medium maintenance.
· It can be woven, knitted, twisted, corded, sewn, or braided.
· It can be bleached and dyed.
· They can be piled or flat woven.

Jute rugs are one of the most economic investments. They have been introduced late in the carpet and rug section but have created a niche due to jute's inherent qualities. They can be woven into beautiful patterns and weaves and are perfect area and accent rugs. Only problem that a jute rug may have is that it tends to stain in moisture and dampness and does not handle moisture and water well.

Synthetic fibers

Nylon is the most preferred synthetic carpet material. Other fibers are polyester, olefin and acrylic. Nylon is the most durable of all, resilient, and easy to clean and maintain. Olefin is preferred for outdoors due to its resistance for water damage pilling and static. Polyester is not so durable but easy to maintain. It offers a vide variety of textures but susceptible to pilling and shedding.

CARPET BY DESIGN

There are several designs using while Carpet has made.

Afshar Carpets
Antique Carpets
Bakhshaish Carpets
Bakhtiari Carpets
Baluch Carpets
Bidjar Carpets
Gabbeh Carpets
Hamadan Carpets
Heriz Carpets
Indian Carpets
Iranian Carpets
Isfahan Carpets
Kashan Carpets
Kashmar Carpets
Kashmir Carpets
Kerman Carpets
Mahal Carpets
Nain Carpet
Nepalese Carpets
Oriental Carpets
Oushak Carpets
Persian Carpets
Sarough Carpets
Tabriz Carpets
Tibetan Carpets
Turkish Carpets

Indian Carpets:
Indian carpets often reflect the influence of Persian rugs yet they have made a unique place for themselves by their exquisite patterns, attractive colors and elegance. The typical knotted Persian carpet weaving reached India during the 13th -14th century and was treated as a royal craft. The craft flourished the most in Kashmir and parts of Uttar Pradesh. Knotted carpets are either of silk or wool piled with cotton wefts generally. The patterns can be traced to have a Persian origin and so do the color schemes. By and large the Indian carpets color schemes are considered subtler than their Persian or Turkish counterparts. Namda or the felt wool carpet making flourished in Himachal Pradesh, Kashmir and Rajasthan and is known for intricate chain stitch embroidery and applique work. Traditional Indian carpets are called dhurries. They are the Indian counterparts of Turkish kilims. They are flat weaves and may be woolen or cotton. Patterns vary with the region and can be geometric, floral or traditional ikat patterns.

> Hand knotted carpets
> Tuftted wollen carpets
> Gabbe wollen carpets
> Handmade wollen durries
> Pure silk carpets
> Stapple/synthetic carpets
> Chain stich Rugs.

Hand Knotted Woolen Carpets

Regions
Hand knotted woolen carpets are made in Bhadohi, Mirzapur, Khamaria, Ghosia, Varanasi and Agra in Uttar Pradesh; Amritsar and Pathankot in Punjab and Jaipur in Rajasthan. Each place has a varying degree of expertise and style.

Patterns and Colors

The Indian woolen carpets are inspired by the classical Persian motifs transformed to the most contemporary style. Bright glowing colors, hand-knotting technique allowing high number of knots per square inch and exquisite design sense have made Indian Hand knotted woolen carpets a cherished products in a home decor apart from the fact that they spread warmth.

Their design and colour schemes have the artists' own independent logic. The art of weaving carpets has percolated through generations and the Indian craftsmen have been creating the greatest of specimen since the medieval period.

Bhadohi, Mirzapur, Khamaria, Ghosia, Varanasi are influences with the Buddhist and Tibetan motifs Amritsar and Pathankot for geometric mixed with floral and Agra and Jaipur for modified Persian and Turkish Styles.

Technique
The wool used in carpets varies with the quality, design and style and so do the colors. Usually the best grade of Indian wool is used for medium quality carpets. For the best grade woolen carpets, imported and best grade Indian wool are blended. A fine woolen Kashmiri carpet uses worsted yarn. The high grade wool with gradual wear develops a luster. The get the effect immediately, the wool is washed with special chemicals.

The process of hand knotting involves
» Stretch warp threads on a loom and knotting the pile to them.
» Insert a weft thread.
» Shorn the pile

The quality depends upon tightness of the knot and shortness of pile. These two features also contribute to the design quality. Number of knots per square inch indicates the quality of the rug. More the number of knots, better the quality. Best Kashmiri carpets can have upto 400 knots per square inch.

Tufted Woolen Carpets:
Tufted carpets have made the carpets affordable to common man's pocket. Furthermore apart from the handmade tufted carpets the process has been fully mechanized successfully. Tufted carpets have created affability in color, design and texture. Uneven scapes can be created with ease. Tufted carpet is produced 15 times faster than woven carpet.

Technique
The tufted woolen carpets are made using special needles called the tufting guns. They may be hand tufted or machine tufted. A good quality woven fabric is required as a base. The fabric is selected on the basis of required pile density. While hand tufting, each pile is tufted individually. Dyed yarns may be used for tufting at time the tufted carpet is printed.

The base is then coated with latex or some other adhesive on the backside to anchor the tufts. A secondary backing is needed to add dimensional stability and mechanical strength to the carpet. The carpet can be given textured finishes by using pile cutting techniques and patterning techniques. The mechanized tufting is just like sewing machine with many needles.

The process is so versatile that from very intricate to very bold patterns can be created with much more ease than the woven carpets.

Regions
Panipat is main tufted carpets producing center of India. Amritsar and Agra belt have also developed tufted carpets production to cope up with the rising demand.

Pure Silk Carpets:
Silk carpets are known for their elegance, grace and characteristic luster that forms an inherent part of silk fiber. Silk as it is, is considered one of the most valuable natural fibers. Pure silk carpets are known for intricate artistic patterns and bright colors.

Origin
Initially the carpets were made of either wool or cotton but when the silk was introduced in the carpet belt, the finer carpets were made of silk. Apart from the fact that the yarn was fine and lustrous, the silk provided the necessary strength to the carpet. The exotic Persian carpets were usually made of silk yarn. The same art when reached India during the Mughal period, developed in Kashmir. Kashmir had available the finest wool and silk to make the classic carpets.

Handkotted pure silk Carpets are known for suppleness and softness and fine workmanship

Technique
The silk is basically a strong fiber. The fiber is often used for the piling in a cotton or wool base but silk itself forms a fine wrap and weft. The number of knots per square inch defines the quality of the carpet. Bokhara Carpets are one of the finest with about 125-500 knots in a square inch.

The silk yarn is first dyed in required colors. The loom is set and each pile is hand knotted. After finishing carpets are washed and dried.

Patterns

Since number of knots per square inch of pure silk carpets is very high, very fine patterns can be created in them. The designs vary from intricate motifs and patterns of nature, hunting scenes, bird and animal motifs or thematic designs like historical romances. Buddhist and Taoist symbols such as the swastika, the yin and yang motif and patterns of Persian tradition can also be seen.

Another unique quality of silk is that silk colors appear differently on different sources of light. Some weavers have been able to capture this property rather beautifully.

Regions
Pure silk carpets in India are made only Jammu Kashmir and Laddakh Region.

Persian Carpets:

Persian Knotted Carpets and rugs form an intrinsic part of Iranian culture. They have existed for a long time and have rather become synonymous with the good quality artistic carpets. The oldest knotted carpet existing dates back to 5th century BC, though the craft was at its peak during 1502 - 1736 AD in terms of artistic value and exports.

Persian carpets are known for their intricate elegant patterns in brilliant colors. The patterns can range from floral motifs to mehrabas and calligraphy to depiction of stories and flowers and vases and animal figures. They are hand knotted in wool or silk yarn on cotton or silk wraps and wefts. The pile is lush and lustrous that enhances the beauty of the pattern.

The patterns and the style depend on the weaving tribe or the village and so do the colors. Each area and each tribe has a distinct style and a unique texture. The quality is judged by the tightness of the weave, knots per square inch and pattern and color usage.

Iranian Carpets:

The Iranian carpet is called a Gelim and it happens to be the oldest form of floor covering. Iran earlier known as Persia has become synonymous with rugs and carpets. The traditional gelims are the Iranian counterpart of the Turkish Kilims. They are woolen rugs with cotton wrap. The patterns are created using the colored woolen weft and at times pile similar to carpets. They are Iranian flat weaves.

They are made on horizontal or vertical looms in urban and rural areas respectively. The patterns and sizes differ with the region just like in case of carpets. The designs are the representatives of the regions. Unlike carpets the patterns of a gelim are the artistic representations of the weaver, woven by memory and without a previous sketch.

Persian Knotted carpets are also classified as a type of Iranian Carpets that developed from the gelim with time and innovations. The pile may be of silk or wool and wrap and wefts of cotton, silk or wool depending upon the style and utility. Patterns are distinct to the tribe of origin.

About Kilims:

Kilims are woolen carpets sans piles. They are pure wool Turkish carpets with a flat weave. The patterns and texture though flat are rich as a carpet. The colors are bright and catchy. Themes are same as Turkish carpets. The same motif language is used in Kilims as in carpets.

Apart from being a flat weave, the uniqueness lies in the use of the weft thread. The weft passes through the wrap such that the wrap hardly shows. If the pattern involves another color, the two yarns of the weft are not joined. This creates a slit where the different color starts and ends creating a unique appearance.

They are further of different types depending on size and utility.

Taban - larger than 9 X 6 ft. in size are used for floor decoration.
Karyola - smaller than 9 X 6 ft., larger than 4 X 8 ft, used for floor and wall decoration
Seccade - prayer rugs are the most popular type, typically 2-4 ft wide and 4-8 ft. Long, adorned with religious motifs.
Runner: 2-3 ft wide and about 6-20 ft. in length for corridors and stairways.
Mini - Not more than 2 feet, serve as the tray covers.
Yastik - These are smaller size kilims for pillow covers.

CARPET BY FABRICS

Carpets have always played an indispensable role in giving our homes perfect make over. In this segment we introduce you to carpets manufactured in combination with a variety of fabrics. The experimentation of this felted textile with various fabrics such as jute, silk, coir, wool and other synthetic fibers such as nylon, oefin, polyester etc. has lend us some of the finest creations in this regard. The beauty has been achieved through combination of vibrant colors and varying textures coupled with diverse patterns of designs that give the most exclusive look to the tapestry.

• Jute Carpets - Jute carpets have gained great popularity owing to their soft-silk like luster and unique look because of their natural shades.

• Silk Carpets - These form the most widely used carpets in households as they not only represent a gleaming look but also display remarkably traditional and decorative patterns.

• Coir Carpets - Coir carpets are made of heavy weight fiber such as coconut husk which provides them high durability to withstand the rigors of day to day use.

• Wool Carpets - Wool carpets are known for their exotic workmanship in varying styles and particularly their Turkish and Persian patterns.

• Nylon Carpets - Nylon carpets are incomparable when it comes to features such as crush resistance, abrasion resistance, stain resistance, maintenance and durability. All these coupled with its affordability at reasonable prices make those most commonly used rugs.

• Bamboo Carpets - Rarest layouts in the genre of floor covers, Bamboo carpets present the most unconventional form of tapestry. Their economic value and eco-friendly attributes lead to their varied uses not only as floor covering but also as wall drapes.

• Staple/Synthetic Carpets - These are the most contemporary class of floor covers exhibiting a rich and sophisticated look because of their blends with high performance fibers such as polyester, acrylic etc.

Silk Carpets

Silk carpets are the most exotic carpets amongst all types. Lustrous appearance, bright colors, detailed patterns and dense knotting make them pieces of art. Silk carpets are most commonly the hand knotted carpets. China, Persia, Turkey and Kashmir in India are famous for high quality silk carpets.

Yarn & Weave
Usually silk carpets are called 80% silk carpets because the wrap and weft are of cotton. At times, keeping the strength of silk in mind even the wrap and weft are of silk. Elaborate patterns are created using hand knotting on the wrap. Each row of knots is followed by a weft thread. The tighter the weft, the more the durability. Even the most adept craftsmen avoid making big sized carpets, as the process is very laborious and time taking. A usual 9' by 12' silk carpet takes about six years to complete even when worked on in teams.

Designs and Styles
Weavers realized quite early that silk has a typical lustrous quality that shines differently with the play of light. Be it the Persian patterns or the Chinese, this particular quality is kept in mind along with the coolness of silk while making the carpet.

The Chinese silk carpets

Are greatly influenced with Buddhism and Taoism. The symbols of swastika, dragon, yin, yang and fu (bat, a symbol of luck) form an integral part of the Chinese carpets. These symbolic designs were created with colors like black, blue, red, white, beige and yellow.

Persian silk carpets primarily spoke of the richness and had more decorative value than any other style of carpets. Vases, trees, mehrabs, flowers and animals, twines and wines, Seljuk, star; seven mountain flowers and geometrical representations were the common motifs. The motifs were in great harmony in terms of colors and shapes thus giving warmth to the decor.

Turkish silk carpets spoke life of the weaver. The carpet designs though had motifs similar to the Persian carpets they were so arranged by the weaver that they spoke of the agony and the happiness of the weaver. They described the beliefs and the life of the common man. Though now the designs and motifs are primarily keeping in mind the beauty factor, the Turkish patterns are said to have a human touch.

Kashmiri silk carpets hold a special place in the arena. They are made in the Persian style and are known for their intricate patterns and high knot density reaching upto 400 knots per square inch. Though the craft here has been inherited from Persia, the Kashmir carpets have over the time developed original style.

Using Silk Rugs and Carpets

The silk rugs are used as accent carpets in the rooms. They may be used as a wall hanging or floor decor. They are colorful and lustrous and should be used in low traffic areas. Smaller silk rugs are used as throws or prayer mats.

Wool Carpets

Wool carpets are an instant recognition to the word carpet. Wool carpets are the most recognized, and the most prevalent ones at that. They are made of different types of wool like sheep, goat, camel etc. depending on the region of carpet origin and availability. Wool carpets are further of different types based on the technique used to weave them and their final appearance.

Quality of wool varies with the place and the quality of the carpet with the wool. The best quality Indian wool is said to be suitable for a medium quality carpet. For very good quality carpets, very fine wool is required.

Hand Knotted Carpets - They are the original Oriental Turkish and Persian carpets. They are hand knotted on the stretched weft and fastened with a weft. They are colorful and give a rich feel.

Kilims - Kilims are woolen flat weaves with slits where the pattern begins or ends in a different colored yarn. They are traditional Turkish flat weaves with elaborate patterns in bright colors.

Wool Durries - Wool durries is an Indian counterpart of the Kilims. It is a flat weave traditionally woven in all Indian families. Though colorful patterns are created, the yarns are joined during the weave so as not to create the gaps and slits

Hand tufted - Tufting was a process that evolved in America in 1930s. The pile appearance is similar to the knotted carpets but with lesser durability as the pile yarn is not knotted and simply anchored in the base material.

Namdah - It is a felted wool carpet commonly made in Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan. The namdah are very minutely decorated with chain stitch and applique. This type of carpet separately evolved amongst the nomads of Turkey and Persia

Hooked Rugs - Hooked rugs are made of narrow strips of woolen cloth drawn by a pointed hook through a canvas foundation on which a design is indicated.

Designs
Designs can be numerous. They range from most trendy patterns to the most traditional Persian and Turkish patterns. They may have tribal motifs or the most sophisticated ones
Using Wool Carpets and Rugs
Wool carpets are the most versatile carpets that can give the required accent to the room. They are colorful and patterned to suit different settings. They can be used as area rugs, accent floorings, wall coverings or bed and sofa throws.

Staple/Synthetic Carpets

Staple/Synthetic carpets are synthetic hand knotted carpets with a silk feel. They may be designed and patterned in the same way as a silk carpet and present the same aesthetic values. They may be finely knotted with 250 or more knots per square inch. For the purpose of making carpets, six types of synthetic yarns may be used:

Nylon: This is the most popular synthetic carpet fiber. It offers tremendous value, performance, and ease of maintenance. Nylon provides brilliant colors and handles soil and traffic well. They can be acid dyed or chemical dyed. Once converted to fiber

Polypropylene (Olefin): This fiber is extremely popular in Berbers and level loops. These carpets are highly stain, static, mold, and mildew resistant and can be easily used as indoor or outdoor carpets. Their resistance to matting and crushing are not as good as a nylon fiber.

Polyester: Though polyester lacks the durability of nylon, it offers better color clarity and a soft feel to the carpet. They should be avoided in high traffic areas. They don’t have high pile heights. It is manufactured in staple fiber only.

Acrylic: It gives a real wool appeal. It is used mainly in level loops, bath mats, and some velvet carpet styles. It offers good mold and mildew resistance with low static levels. Due to its tendency for pile reversal it is not much used in carpets now a day. Another problem with the fiber is that it burns quickly.

The main carpet producing centre of Staple/Synthetic carpets are Srinagar (Jammu & Kashmir), Agra and Gwalior.

Technique
Bulked Continuous Filament or BCF is normally twisted with another yarn and bulked to fluff it up and give more coverage with the same weight. The yarns must be heat-set for cut pile carpet

Just like for natural fibers, synthetic fibers there are several ways to make carpet from yarn: Tufting, weaving, knitting, needle punching, fusion bonding, and flocking.

CARPET BY WEAVERS

Carpets by Weave
Carpets have always adorned households since decades but with the emergence of new techniques, newer and more economical styles have evolved, establishing their use for commercial applications as well. Composition of floor coverings using various types of weaves has brought about a revolution in the tapestry industry. Its varied patterns such as floral depictions, images of epics and diverse geometrical and ikat arrangements of weaves have gained great popularity in the urban market. Besides, blends with various fibres have ensured more life and durability to these carpets.

Hand Knotted Carpets - Most commonly known as Kashmiri or Persian carpets, these belong to the most ancient art of manual carpet making. The density of fine knots on this loomed textile has fascinated people worldwide since ages.

Though origin of hand knotted carpets dates back to more than 2000 years, in India, the art was introduced in 15th century. Hand knotted rugs are often called oriental rugs owing to the region of origin. Since the craft established and flourished more in Kashmir, in India, they are often referred as Kashmiri carpets or Persian carpets. It is perceived that carpet knotting developed as a nomadic craft and spread with nomads.

Material
As a nomadic craft, carpets were made of sheep and goat wool. As the craft developed and its intricacy was realized, it was further refined. Cotton was used as base of wrap and weft and even the pile at times. These blends allowed the creation of finer designs. Finest wool comes from Persia and Turkey. Wool from Khorasan and Kirman is famous for being fine and velvety, while wool from the Caucasus and Central Asia is prized for being strong and lustrous. Introduction of silk yarn for piles was the cause of major shift in terms of intricacy, color, luster and the richness of carpet. The richness of the silk yarn made the carpets look attractive. Furthermore the fiber was strong yet appeared delicate and attractive. Usually for wool as well as silk carpets, the wrap and weft of cotton are used though in pure silk carpets they may be of silk itself.

Process
The process of making knotted carpets is long and tedious. Sheep are washd in spring before cutting the wool. They are then shorn and the wool after being re washed is converted to yarn. For a silk carpet, the silk fiber is converted to yarn. The yarn is finally dyed in required colors.

The wrap threads are stretched on the loom vertically.

» Each pile is knotted manually to the wrap threads following the design.
» The weft thread is inserted when a row of knots is completed.
» After knotting the whole carpet, the pile is shorn to the required length.
» The carpet is finally washed or treated with chemicals as and when requires.

The precision of the pattern depends on how closely the carpet has been knotted and how short is the pile. Skillful artisans can tie about 15 knots a minute. Turkish and Persian knots differ slightly. It takes about 2 months for and adept craftsman to finish a carpet of about 10' by 6'.

Quality

The quality of a rug is judged by its density. The more the number of knots per square inch, better the quality. Dense carpets are more durable and have finer and more detailed patterns. A very good quality knotted rug may have 350 to 1000 knots per square inch depending upon the material.

Patterns

The patterns of the carpets have varied with time and people. The nomadic patterns depicted the animal and plant surroundings and geometrical patterns. The Persian and Turkish carpets are famous for floral depiction and images of the epics. Calligraphy and mehrabs are an integral feature of spiritual carpets or prayer mats.

Hand Tufted Carpets -

Often mistaken as oriental rugs, these piled carpets present the most exclusive range of contemporary designs at competitive prices.

Tufted carpets offer the same versatility in terms of color, pattern and texture as the knotted carpets. They are the ones that can be easily mistaken for the oriental rugs. They are a type of piled carpets that do not involve any knotting but simple tufting of the pile. They are much more economical than the traditional knotted rugs.

Material

The base materials in the tufted rugs are pre woven cloth, usually canvas that provides a strong base. In the contemporary times jute base is also frequently used. Pile can be silk, wool or any of the synthetic yarns. They are pre dyed into the required colors. Apart from the base fabric and pile yarn another backing needs to be stuck to the base on which the piles have been anchored. This backing holds the pile to the base and gives certain amount of strength. Thus in all the material required for a hand tufted carpets are:

• Pre woven fabric
• Pile yarn
• Latex glue
• Backing material.

Process
Though the process involves tufting individual tufts in the anchor material the process of tufting is not even half as tedious and lengthy as involved in woven carpets.

• The yarn in required colors is acquired.
• The anchor material is printed with the desired pattern and stretched on frame.
• Tufts are individually inserted in the anchor material.
• The anchor is coated with latex glue on the backside to fix the anchorage.
• Secondary backing is added to give dimensional stability and mechanical strength

A skillful person can tuft a carpet of 10' by 6' in about a week's time.

Quality
A tufted carpet is not as durable and strong as the knotted one. Since it is a cheaper option, one must judge the kind of backing material and glue are used. Apart from this, the tightness of the tuft is the only thing that can ensure some life of the hand tufted carpets.

Hand Woven Carpets - These carpets address the intricate traditional motifs in an extensive range of colors. They are known for high tensile strength and neatness in patterns.

Hand woven carpets are a rather broad category that includes hand knotted carpets as well as flat weave carpet. Knotted carpets include the traditional Persian carpets and the flat weaves include wool and cotton dhurries and kilims. Flat-weaves occupy a very important place in our cultural heritage. Durries weaving was once a part of every household.

The flat weaves could be cotton or wool. At times even colorful rags were woven to form a rug. In the normal basket weave durries, the patterns were such that depicted the life and the times of the age. They could be geometric, animal and plant figures or the traditional ikat patterns. Color dyes were mostly vegetable colors and carpets were woven on the traditional looms. Though now the household craft has changed to family businesses, the patterns still speak the times.

Knotted carpets arrived quite late in the Indian scenario. They came with the Mughal and the craftsmen were supported by the ruling class for quite some time. Since the craft had a rich appeal it initially developed in an aristocratic manner. Initially the patterns followed were typically Turkish and Persian but gradually got Indianized. The nomadic patterns of the Middle East were quite similar to the Indian tribal patterns and were easily adapted by them. The Persian style craft flourished in Kashmir where the finest quality silk and the finest quality wool were available. The patterns were to an extent adapted to the Kashmiri art.

In Eastern India, jute weaving is quite common due to easy availability of jute and in Southern coastal regions, coir. Carpets of jute and coir are flat weave with different weave patterns. The carpet could be of these fibers or blend with cotton. These fibers can also be dyed in required colors but the original color is more in demand these days. This also insures more life of the carpet. Braided rugs also form a part of this category.

Quality

The quality of the hand woven carpets can be judged by the tightness of the weave and the density of the knots. Tight weaves and dense knotting ensures durability and neatness in patterns.

Braided Carpets
- Braided carpets have found myriad uses not only as floor covers but also as embellishments for walls and tables.

Namda (Felted Wool)
- Namda is synonymous with the finest assemble for floor covers as it specializes in rarest form of traditional art practiced only in a few states in India.

Traditional Carpet manufacturing process
Traditionally, all the designs that were used in the carpet were made manually. It was entirely dependent on the designers’ creativity to produce a range of colorful designs. Design outline is prepared on white paper and then filled with appropriate colors to make them different from existing designs. The same design was used to be converted into different graph papers to enable weavers understand them clearly so that while interlocking of wool into cotton they could interpret the designs accurately. After the finalization of design a reduced graphical format of the complete Design was prepared and given to weavers. The whole designing process used to take around 20-25 days depending on the compactness and size of the carpet.

Carpet manufacturing Process - Jaipur Rugs Foundation
While weaving one translates verbally the graphical design into their own weaving language called “Boli” and concurrently other person interlocks the woolen threads into a net of cotton threads called as “Tana-Bana”. Time taken for interlocking the wool varies according to their knotting compactness. Thus the higher the compactness the greater is time spent by the weavers. At the end of the process a tough carpet made by weavers goes through several chemical processes and final product comes out as a soft and colorful floor covering.

Press release – Jaipur Rugs Foundation

2008-04-25T10:06:00.001+05:30

Jaipur Rugs Foundation (JRF) is a Not for-profit organization, registered in Public Trust Act, unveiled its new website www.jaipurrugs.org. This website is new outlook of foundation’s vision and mission. Unveiling the fresh website, Mr. Nand Kishore Chaudhary, Trustee of JRF Said “We always want To create, a society where equality, justice and peace prevail by providing equal opportunities in economic and social development.
“Finding yourself through losing yourself”

Jaipur Rugs Foundation is an initiative of Jaipur Rugs Company: JRF was founded in 2004 as a non profit foundation to promote and encourage the development of traditional manufacturing system of Indian Rugs Weavers Company Additionally, Helping them to boost production and reducing waste by using appropriate technology and effectiveness in the traditional system of manufacturing, they can achieve the global platform. Mr. N K Chaudhary, the chief promoter and founder of the institute dedicated his 35 years of experience in carpet business. Nowadays he shares his experiences by working with communities and developing practitioners through training programs and personal communications. He is involved in the corporate commitment for rural transformation.
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Carpet Cleaning Tips and Tricks

2008-04-04T11:46:00.000+05:30

Jaipur Rugs Provide You Tips & Tricks on Carpet Cleaning…..

* The good form of carpet cleaning is always prevention. Taking proper care and maintaining your carpet clean will save you money from having to buy expensive cleaning products.

* Please never rub rashly and carelessly at a carpet stain, this may only cause it to smear and become permanent. Also, doing this will weaken the fiber causing your carpet to wear out quicker.

* Stains that are not treated well often reappear at the surface of your carpet. You may have thought you've cleaned the stain, but soon after you'll see the same making its way to the surface of your rug. To prevent this, cover the stain with a thick cloth and weigh down with something heavy overnight, allowing the cloth to absorb the stain, then, clean as usual.

* Never use an iron or a hair dryer to dry a carpet stain; this will only seal the stain permanently on your rug.

* Make sure to steam clean your carpet or deep cleaning in on the carpet as often as needed. To have a clean carpet, you need to have it either cleaned by a professional carpet cleaner or you will need to use a deep cleaning machine. You will find more tips on how to purchase a deep cleaning machine online as well. There are advantages as well as disadvantages to each of these choices. The point is that a thorough cleaning will be needed at the very least every six months to a year.

* For particularly obstinate mold and mildew, you can go in for a non-chlorine bleach or lemon juice and salt solution for colored fabrics. Else you can just slightly brush the area with a solution of hydrogen peroxide (one part of 3 percent hydrogen peroxide to five parts of water), provided you are sure that the solution doesn't harm the fabric of the carpet. Click here for other stain removal

* Watch for spills and take care of them quickly to maintain a clean carpet. Just using water on the spill will help most spills. And, if that doesn't work, expand your search. You will find several products on the market that can help you to get rid of spills quickly. These products range in uses and can be helpful when you match them with the type of spill that has occurred. You can also use a mixture of water and vinegar to help you keep the stains out. Taking immediate action can help to prevent spills from becoming stains leaving you with a clean carpet.

* A clean carpet is one that is taken care of. Take the time to vacuum often enough and make sure to do it correctly. That means going over the floor in several directions to allow the vacuum to pick up all the debris it can. A high quality vacuum is the best choice. Make sure to use it correctly as you are directed by the manufacturer. Also, make sure to keep the bags or containers empty and filters clean as well.

* As much as possible, use the mildest cleaning products available in the market on your carpet. Use only harsher ones with stubborn stains and certain spillages. Mild carpet shampoos are still always the best solution.

* When using a cleaning product, the trick is "read the label and follow the manufacturer's instruction" if not sure check the MSDS (Material Safety Data Sheet)

* The best tip of all tips, highly recommended the proper use of entrance mat will help clean off people's shoes and will keep most of the tracked in soils off the carpet surfaces. When using entrance mats there are two very important considerations for making them as effective as possible. The first is the mat must be long enough length should be between 6 to 12 feet long, with 10 to 12 feet long being the best. There also needs to be mats placed outside the building. These will remove the larger particles of soil. The second is they must be cleaned on a regular basis before they reach the point of total saturation. When a mat reaches this point it can no longer hold the soils and they end up spilling onto the floors it is protecting. Monitoring areas outside the building and well positioned entrance mats are ways we can prevent most of the soils from entering the house or building.

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People, Products, Profit

2008-03-20T12:14:00.003+05:30

Business Operations include three words: People, Products, Profit.
Unless you have got a good team, you can’t do much with the other two.
Jaipur Rugs is one of the renowned market players engaged in the manufacturing and export business of superior quality wool, wool-silk, pure silk and contemporary rugs and carpets. Founded in the year 1999, by Mr. Nand Kishore Chaudhary, a person with an experience of 30 years in the carpet business, today Jaipur Rugs has emerged as a name to reckon with in the field of manufacturing of pure Indian high quality carpets & rugs.

Jaipur Rugs Company always believes that "Everyone has the power to transform the world; the key is to search within and discover your power." This belief has helped the founder Mr. N.K. Chaudhary to give our company a global recognition in the market, by providing exceptional piece of art to our valued clients.

We offer an excellent and exhaustive range of carpets woven to perfection by our skilled craftsmen. Our range of products includes hand knotted wool rugs, silk rugs, flat woven rugs, hand-tufted rugs, Indo Tibetan rugs, contemporary rugs etc. depicting a fine combination of Indian artwork beautifully incorporated with modern designs perfect for adorning Indian homes and even contemporary American homes.

Our Collections:-
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 Durries
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Jaipur Rugs Company Pvt. Ltd.
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Jaipur-302 020, Rajasthan (India)
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Handmade Vs Machine made Rugs & Carpets

2008-03-18T14:05:00.004+05:30

The very look of handmade carpets and rugs is different from machine made carpets and rugs. There are a number of differences between handmade and machine made rugs. Here are some distinct elements to consider :

Knots
Machine made rugs and carpets are not woven by hand but are loomed by a computer generated system or apparatus. There are no knots in a machine made rugs. Whereas in a hand made rug, each knot is hand knotted and tied. In machine made carpets, threads are glued or looped onto a hot latex (plastic) backing which cools and hardens. They show a complete and rigid uniformity in manufacture which transforms into a static design. Machine made rugs generally lack spontaneity and human touch.

Sides and Ends
In a hand made or hand knotted rug, the fringe is "part" of the rug. The fringe is not sewn on as an extension, as is the case in machine made rugs. Machine made rugs always have "serged" sides or machine stitching on both sides of the rug, as opposed to a hand-knotted which will be irregular and imperfect.

Back
In power loomed or machine made rugs the stitching on the back is very consistent. They have extremely regular knots and even structure remains identical in all parts of the carpet. On the other hand in hand-knotted rugs the stitching vary slightly due to different tensions on the wool as people hand tie the knots. Most handmade rugs and carpets are covered with a cotton/canvas backing. Another point to differentiate is that the pattern or the design is clearly seen on the backside of handmade rugs.

Materials
Acrylics and other chemically processed materials are usually used to make machine made carpets. Hand-knotted rugs and carpets use pure organic wools.

Touch
You can also differentiate a machine made and hand made rug simply by touching. If you place one finger on the front of a machine made rug and your thumb on the back and pinch tightly, the rug will compress greatly and you will feel a sensation going right through one side to the other side. On the other hand while pinching handmade rugs you will feel much more body and substance.

Jaipur Rugs Trade fair participations

2008-03-04T10:36:00.002+05:30

Exhibition & Buyer-Seller-Meet
Date : March 6 to March 7, 2008
Venue : Jaipur, India

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2008-02-18T10:53:00.000+05:30

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Social Value’s "Jaipur Rugs Foundation"

2008-02-15T14:43:00.003+05:30

Jaipur Rugs Foundation is an initiative of Jaipur Rugs Company: JRF was founded in 2004 as a non
profit foundation to promote and encourage the development of traditional manufacturing system of Indian Rugs Weavers Company Additionally, Helping them to boost production and reducing waste by using appropriate technology and effectiveness in the traditional system of manufacturing, they can achieve the global platform. Mr. N.K. Chaudhary, the chief promoter and founder of the institute dedicated his 35 years of experience in carpet business. Nowadays he shares his experiences by working with communities and developing practitioners through training programs and personal communications. He is involved in the corporate commitment for rural transformation.
• JRF realize that that majority of RUG Weavers face one of the most devastating consequences of unrelenting poverty and that is why JRF has adopted a definite positive to help reduce harmful effects that rugs weavers endure.
• Inspiring of efface the ruthless seeds of poverty and to ensure sub spatial development of rugs weavers and rugs industry JRF initiated no. of poverty reduction steps by introducing various development programs.
• Under this community development program, the partners and participants are committed to the abolition of poverty, enhancing the living condition of the weaver’s.
• Communities by ensuring them their rights for equality, education and freedom. Especially in the areas of community development programs.
• Partnership has been and continues to be essential in achieving this objective.

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