Beauty of Silk Kashmir Carpets: Worth the Investment

Think about Kashmir, the very first thing that comes to our mind are the beautiful, handcrafted Kashmir Carpets. Like the scenic beauty of the place, these carpets are known for their beauty and intricate designs and styles. Kashmir carpets are of various types. Kashmir carpets and rugs are made essentially of silk, wool and cotton (staple). Kashmiri silk and wool are known world over for their durability, purity and this combination adds to the quality and life carpets. A carpet can be made as silk-on-wool, wool-on-cotton, and the best and the most popular one is silk-on-silk, popularly known as pure silk Kashmir carpets.

The silk Kashmiri carpet has captured the hearts of millions the world over. Their intricate designs, color combinations, and their durability have all contributed to their high demand. Apart from the traditional use of the Kashmiri silk carpet as a floor covering for the floor, it also serves as beautiful wall hanging or as bedding. Infact, the silk Kashmir carpets of the smaller sizes are more popular as wall decor which enhance the look of the entire room and hence widely used in hotels.



The silk carpets are hand made and knotted. They are never tufted. Infact all Kashmiri carpets have this typical feature, which distinguishes it from other carpets of other regions. The price of the silk carpet varies depending on the silk content. While the silk carpets with cotton base are available at slightly cheaper rates, the expensive ones are made with silk on silk base. The silk yarns used are properly highlights on the motifs and other patterns on the carpet. A Kashmir carpet with a pure silk pile may be referred to as an 80% silk carpet. The color-way of the silk carpet, and its details differentiate it from any other carpet.

Hand made silk carpets of Kashmir are the specialties of craftsman, having more than 400 knots per square inch. 100% pure silk carpets have very high knots per inch. The knotting of the carpet, in addition to its design, determine the durability and value of the carpet. Basically, the more knots per square inch, the greater its value. There is a strong Persian influence in Kashmiri silk carpets. The common designs on these silk carpets are known by the traditional names like " Art Goda", "Dabba Daar", "Phool Daar" etc. Kashmiri silk carpets are aesthetically appealing. The beauty of silk Kashmir carpets can never be undermined. Though silk carpets are expensive for their silk content and weaving, they are worth the investment.