{"product_id":"kashmir-silk-rug","title":"Kashmir Silk rug","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis hand-knotted Fine Indian Kashmir Silk rug features an elegant curvilinear medallion design very reminiscent of Isfahan rugs and carpets from Persia.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis rug is approx. 18x18 in 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\u003eThe weaver has utilised a variety of exquisite colours with it’s rich red field colour along with numerous additional detail shades of creams, navy blues and golds.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow do I take care of this silk rug?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Silk Kashmir rug is handwoven with 100% silk pile woven onto a cotton foundation (warp\/weft).\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThis silk rug will require a bit more care than a carpet that is made from 100% wool.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVacuuming once a week is 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\u003eA brief history:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe silk rugs that are woven in Kashmir are almost definitely among the finest rugs that are being produced in India. Most of the 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 is said to predate the arrival of the MOGHULS in the early 16th century.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eIn Kashmir during the late 18\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e century the weaving centred much more on the production of woollen shawls, which ended when they faced competition from the machine made shawls being made in Paisley. Rug making in Kashmir has since then firmly re-established itself with the production of rugs 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 always been inspired by traditional weaving from Persia and designs from the most renowned rug weaving cities such as Qum, Isfahan, Kashan, Kerman and Tabriz.\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 finely 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\u003eThey use a weaving system called “talim” which is a method where the pattern, knots and specified colours are written in code on long strips of paper.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eThe master weaver will read the talim to the weavers and also sometimes 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: 155×93cm \/ 5’1″x3’1″\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness: 5mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePile: Silk, Handknotted \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWarp: cotton warps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: New\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081597063499,"sku":"TORM-1066-KASHMIR SILK RUG-155 X 93CM","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Kashmir-silk-1.55x0.93m-MAIN.jpg?v=1786283403","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/kashmir-silk-rug","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}