Shah Jahan Rugs & Carpets

Shah Jahan, one of the great Mogul Emperors, reigned from 1628-1659. His reign was part of the 188-year period that is considered to be amongst the finest flowering of Islamic art. Shah Jahan is credited with the building of the Taj Mahal, among other beautiful landmarks. His love of art naturally extended to hand-knotted rugs, and those with elaborate floral arrangements in particular. The rugs listed here are based on some of the beautiful...more. To obtain more information (and to view a larger, higher quality image) for a particular rug, please click its image.