Carpet and floor covering weaving came to India in the age of Mughal in the 16th century. In India, carpet and floor covering weaving come under the cottage industry, despite the fact that many companies are manufacturing huge quantities with latest technology and machinery.

Kashmiri Floor Coverings are famous the world over for their embroidery work. The Kashmiri carpets and floor coverings are made using floral patterns identical to those of Persia. The Kashmiri carpets and floor coverings come in different variety and designs depending on the demand from throughout the wold, Kasmiri Floor Coverings are manufactured in varying degree of thickness and designs and are usually made of silk or a combination of wool and silk with a cotton base, and occasionally silk pile on a silk base.

West Bengal is the country"s largest producer of jute, also known as the "Golden Fiber" and "fiber for the future". It is eco-friendly and cheapest lignocellulosic natural fiber and is used to make different types of floor covering. Madhya Pradesh also makes floor covering and carpets in different sizes and designs. Kerala is famous for it"s coir work.

This age is called plastic age and depending on new emerging plastic technology. PVC Floor coverings, Vinyl Floor coverings, Printed Floorings, , Anti Static Flooring, Artificial Leather floor coverings are being used in combinations. for beautifying home, shops, offices, show rooms etc. The latest variety is Embossed floor covering, grip type floor covering, marble floor or contract floor covering that are widely use in hospitals and institutions.

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