Abstract
Traditional knowledge is the knowledge base of a particular society or a community which has been generated from one generation to the other over a period of time through the process of learning and sharing. It takes several generations to refine or improve the knowledge base with expertise which they gained through experiences. Ultimately, it becomes the integral part of cultural identity of their community.
 The art of carpet weaving is one of the traditional knowledges which has represented the continuity of the age- old Indian heritage and also the socio-cultural tradition of weaving communities and thus has given Indian carpets a renowned place in the world.
 The magnificence of Indian carpet weaving and the intricate patterns that have emerged from it have substantially increased India’s carpet exports and placed it prominently on the international carpet map and thus has made it the largest exporter of handmade carpets in the world.
 Handloom sector being one of the major sectors which helps the country in maintaining the GDP at present is suffering from high competition to power looms due to the very nature of handmade sector being unorganized and dispersed.
 Therefore, this paper would give the review of carpet tradition in India, its evolution, its present scenario and thus addressing the need to safeguard the knowledge/ skill related with the craft as it is on the verge of losing its identity.
Highlights
The Indian carpets recorded history seems to begin in the 16th century which entails that when Babur came to India and was disappointed by lack of luxuries here
He missed the luxuries of Persia, which included the Persian carpet
The art of carpet weaving flourished during the reign of Akbar in around 1580 A.D
Summary
India has been greatly blessed by having a many layered, culturally diverse, rich heritage of craft skills imbibed through the ebb and flow of historical events that rest upon societal practices and religious beliefs. The Indian carpets recorded history seems to begin in the 16th century which entails that when Babur came to India and was disappointed by lack of luxuries here. He missed the luxuries of Persia, which included the Persian carpet. He set up the royal workshops in his own palace in Agra He established carpet weavings centers at Agra, Delhi and Lahore to facilitate production of Persian styled carpets, which were inspired by designs of Kirman, Kashan, Esfahan, Heart and so on. Most famous type of Indian carpets was the pile carpet, which came to India in the reign of Akbar. The patterns of Indian carpets varied from vines and floral patterns, animal and bird figures and geometric and calligraphic patterns
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