England, Lancashire, Blackpool, Seafront promenade Comedy Carpet outside the Tower.

India, Tamil Nadu, Madurai, Portrait of a dhobi wallah in front of a carpet of laundered saris that have been spread out to dry in the sun.

England, London, Chinese supporters outside Downing Street at the visit of President Xi Jinping.

England, London, Chinese supporters outside Downing Street at the visit of President Xi Jinping.

England, London, Chinese supporters outside Downing Street at the visit of President Xi Jinping.

England, London, Chinese supporters outside Downing Street at the visit of President Xi Jinping.

England, London, China's President Xi Jinping visits number 10 Downing Street and prime minister David Cameron.

England, London, China's President Xi Jinping visits number 10 Downing Street and prime minister David Cameron.

England, London, Rolling out the red carpet at 10 Downing Street.

England, London, Rolling out the red carpet at 10 Downing Street.

Mexico, Oaxaca, Spools of coloured wools on loom ready for weaving.

Mexico, Oaxaca, Carpet weaving at La Mano Magica by Tomas Mendoza.