Hand-knotted Kashmir Oriental Rug in Silk, 275 × 185 cm

A hand-knotted Kashmir rug from India, 275 × 185 cm. Indian rather than Persian in origin, Kashmir weaving follows Persian layout closely. The stated density is 500,000-599,999 knots/sqm; over 5.09 m² that is roughly 2.8 million knots, a solid workshop density. Pile 100% silk;, warp 100% cotton. Silk both in the pile and through the foundation, so the whole rug catches light rather than only the pattern. 5.09 m² is the size that suits a study or a bedroom foot-of-bed position. Proportion 1.49:1. This is the only example of this rug; when it is gone the size and drawing do not repeat.