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A Namdah
carpet is one of the known floor
coverings that are popular for its
beautiful and intricate designing of
patterns and decorations. Such a
versatile felted fabric of wool,
fur, or animal hair, etc., is an
important article for a domestic
household.
A namdah
probably has Indian roots since the
Mughal period. It is believed that a
subordinate weaver first wove a namdah
for the Mughal emperor Akbar’s horse. It
was made in order to save the animal
from cold. Combined with the art forms
of Persian influence, namdahs have made
their presence felt since then. Kashmiri
Namdah is a very famous article of this
sort. It is woven by coating of dense
wool that is stuck with organic glue.
Later, when the weaving is finished,
embroidery is done to beautify it. They
are well known for their chain stitch
embroidery.
Along with
the above-mentioned type, namdahs from
Gujarat and Rajasthan are specimens that
are admired for their splendor. They are
ornamented, printed, or embroidered.
Many motifs like floral themes,
amplified birds, human forms, and
animals, etc., are used. Mesmerizing
ones even display tree motifs with
zoomorphic ones with hunting scenes and
all. Yarns of white, brown, gray, beige,
or black natural wool are usually used.
Much to the
delight of the buyers, namdah carpets
are less expensive than the contemporary
woolen ones. They are equally warm,
stylish, and durable too. Usually, the
high proportion of wool marks the high
quality of a namdah.
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