Hand-knotted Kashmir Oriental Rug in Silk, 335 × 244 cm

A hand-knotted Kashmir rug from India, 335 × 244 cm. Indian rather than Persian in origin, Kashmir weaving follows Persian layout closely. At 500,000-599,999 knots/sqm the pile holds around 4.5 million knots in total — a medium-fine weave that wears well underfoot. 100% silk (pile) & 100% cotton (warp). Silk carries dye deeper than wool: the colours sit darker in shadow and brighter into the light. The cotton foundation holds it flat and dimensionally stable. A living-room size: 335 × 244 cm sits under a coffee table with room to walk around it. Proportion 1.37:1. One of a kind: hand-knotted rugs are not made in editions, so this exact piece exists once.