{"product_id":"silk-kashmiri-rug","title":"Silk Kashmiri rug","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn exquisitely fine Hand-knotted Indian Kashmir Silk rug woven with hand-knotted silk pile onto a cotton foundation.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis Kashmir Silk rug features an elegant curvilinear medallion design reminiscent of Isfahan and is circa. 324 kpsi (18x18 quality)\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\u003eTraditional medallion design in exquisite colours including a soft cream field colour along with numerous additional details in shades of apricot, orange, gold and blue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow can 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\u003eA brief history:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rugs of Kashmir are probably the finest rugs 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 is thought to predate the arrival of the MOGHULS in the early 16\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eth \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecentury.\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003eBy the late 18\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e century weaving was focused on the production of woollen shawls, which continued until it faced competition from machine made shawls from Paisley.  Rug making really re-established itself in 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 are heavily influenced by 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\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. These weave qualities can range from 18×18 asymmetrical knots per square inch (5022\/dm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), 20×20 (6200\/dm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e), \u0026amp; 22×22 (7502\/dm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e). Often the rugs are slightly coarser than these grades.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeaving in Kashmir is done by a “talim” system. In this method, the pattern (knots and colour specification) is written in code on long strips of paper. The master weaver would read the talim to the weavers. Sometimes this is delivered in a form of 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: 160×94cm \/ 5’3″x3’1″\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThickness: 4mm\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 \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58081603584331,"sku":"TORM-1028-SILK KASHMIRI RUG-160 X 94CM","price":1250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1070\/3113\/4539\/files\/Kashmir-silk-1.60x0.94m_MAIN.jpg?v=1786283438","url":"https:\/\/theorientalrugmerchant.co.uk\/products\/silk-kashmiri-rug","provider":"The Oriental Rug Merchant Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}