Carpet Weaving of Sikkim

Sikkimese' practice of weaving is probably the oldest form of carpet weaving in the world. Sikkimese carpets are especially known for being hand knotted with artistic designs. The women of the Bhutia community are said to be expert carpet weavers. The traditional pattern of weaving requires a frame loom. The exclusive manner of weaving, by the hard-working artisans of Sikkim, appears in the designs of striking carpets.

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