Kashmir Indian Rug 172 × 241 cm, Silk, hand-knotted

Overview

Hand-knotted in India: a Kashmir of 172 × 241 cm. The covered area is about 4.15 m² (5.6' × 7.9').

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, silk. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 5mm.

Format and use

A size where sofa and armchairs can rest their front legs on the rug.

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 500,000–599,999 knots/m². A knot count at this level belongs to the upper quality class of handmade rugs.

Colour and appearance

It is catalogued under Weiß / beige. Silk takes light differently from wool, so the same area can look pale from one side and deep from the other.