17th Century Mogul Pashmina Carpet Quiz

What was Shah Jahan's influence on the design of the Mogul pashmina carpets?

• He introduced geometric patterns.

• He incorporated Western botanical watercolor styles.

• He used animal motifs extensively.

• He focused on monochrome designs.

How fine is the pashmina wool used in these carpets compared to human hair?

• Half the width of human hair

• Same width as human hair

• One-sixth the width of human hair

• Twice the width of human hair

What was required to produce a single Kashmiri shawl?

• The fleece of two goats

• The fleece of four goats

• The fleece of eight goats

• The fleece of six goats

What unique technique did Indian weavers use to add depth to the carpet designs?

• Using metallic threads

• Embedding gemstones

• Layering different fabrics

• Color mixing to create a third tonal shade

How many 17th-century pashmina carpets remain in private hands today?

• Eight

• Four

• Two

• Six