In the era of Mughal emperors of India (1526-1857A.D), decorative arts varied,

creating various arts. The most significant of which was Mughal Indian carpet. It was related

to other arts, including carpet weights that were well-known applied arts in India. They strongly

expressed the development of applied arts of the time. As a result, their forms, models, and

manufacturing materials varied.

During the hotter months, Indians used light weight fabric floor coverings known as summer

carpets. Heavy weights at their corners kept these carpets from blowing away or moving

when someone stepped or sat on them. Such weights were also used to hold down thin.

Similar pietra dura (hard stone) inlays are found on the Taj MahaL

This piece is rather a very unusual example of Mirfarsh constructed with black stone inlaid with

jasper, cornelian and unidentified green and red stones.