{"product_id":"fine-silk-kashmir-rug","title":"Fine Silk Kashmir rug","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElegant \u0026amp; classy this exquisite fine Indian Kashmir Silk rug has been hand-knotted with silk pile on cotton foundation.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis Kashmir Silk rug has a very elegant curvilinear medallion design and is 18x18 quality (circa 324 kpsi)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColours and Design:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt has excellent use of exquisite colours including cream, apricot and sage green as well as detail shades of grey-blue, orange, gold and black.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA brief history:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rugs that are made in Kashmir are definitely amongst some of the finest rugs that are currently made in India. Most carpet weaving in Kashmir is done in the vicinity of Srinagar, the capital of Indian Kashmir.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRug and carpet production in Kashmir supposedly predates the arrival of the MOGHULS in the early 16th century and during the late 18\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e century weaving was more focusing on the production of woollen shawls, which continued until it faced competition from machine made shawls from Paisley. Rug making in Kashmir has really re-established itself since the mid 20\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eth \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecentury.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigns produced have been heavily influenced by traditional Persian designs from renowned rug weaving cities such as Qum, Isfahan, Kashan, Kerman and Tabriz.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow do I care for this silk rug?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rug is handwoven with 100% silk pile woven onto a cotton warp and weft.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis silk rug\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003ewill need a bit more care than a carpet that is 100% wool.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVacuuming once a week is more than sufficient to maintain this silk rug in general day to day use.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIf the worst were to happen do not panic, simply lightly blot (do not scrub) the area.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eWe do also offer a Rug Cleaning and Restoration service if required.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdditional Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe majority of Kashmir rugs are hand-knotted with 100% silk pile in various qualities. The foundations: warps and wefts are typically cotton.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eQualities can range from 18×18 asymmetrical knots per square inch (5022\/dm2), 20×20 (6200\/dm2), \u0026amp; 22×22 (7502\/dm2). Often the rugs are slightly coarser than these grades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeaving in Kashmir is done using a “talim” system. This method, the pattern (knots and colour specification) are written in code on long strips of paper.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe master weaver then reads the talim to the weavers.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eSometimes even in the form of a chant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey rug details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry of origin: Kashmir, vicinity of Srinagar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: 184×126cm \/ 6’1″x4’1″\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness: 5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePile: Silk, hand knotted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarp: Cotton\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: New\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081605157195,"sku":"TORM-1022-FINE SILK KASHMIR RUG-184 X 126M","price":1950.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Kashmir-silk-1.84x1.26m-MAIN.jpg?v=1786283538","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/fine-silk-kashmir-rug","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}