Forsythia Vintage Kashmiri Silk Carpet Handknotted Rug

The floral patterns, vines knotted on this carpet with the beautiful symmetry is a factor of Indian Kashmiri Carpets. It is said that Sultan Zain-ul-Abidin brought carpet weavers from Persia and central Asia into Kashmir to train the local inhabitants. Ever since then, the art of carpet weaving is passed down from generation to generation. Kashmiri carpets are generally present in two categories of designs which are oriental and floral.

These beautifully knotted handicrafts are called via different names such as Indian Carpet/ Indian Rug, Persian Carpet / Persian Rug, Oriental Rug, Indian Rug or Traditional Indian Carpet. These hand knotted Indian Carpets or Oriental Rug are made in the Northern Regions of India popularly in the region of Kashmir. Traditional Handknotted Oriental Rugs are the most luxurious kinds of rugs. Made from 100% Wool, these Persian Carpets / Oriental Rugs are the staple of an astonishing home.

Dimensions, Weight & Knots

9ft. x 6ft. (Length x Width)

11.2 Kgs

Hand Knotted, Single Knotting, 1,04,976 knots per sqft.

Material

Silk / Cotton

Age of Handicraft

Vintage - 22 Years Old