Kashmir
silk carpets are known for their soft, supple touch and feel while exuding a
high-end look. These Kashmiri silk carpets are a perfect blend of Persian and Indian
designs and are made of the finest material ever. The silk is usually from
China and is of high quality. The beauty of these Kashmir silk carpets lies in
the intricacy and detailed craftsmanship that is meticulously hand woven by
talented and skilled craftsmen.
There are 2 types of Silk Carpets:
Silk on Cotton- In such types of carpets, the base or ground is made in cotton while on top it is silk. Such carpets are highly durable and conducive for high traffic areas. These silk on cotton carpets usually have around 300-400 knots per square inch. In such types of carpets, the base or ground is made in cotton while on top it is silk. Such carpets are highly durable and conducive for high traffic areas. These silk on cotton carpets usually have around 300-400 knots per square inch.
Silk on Silk- In such types of carpets,
the base is silk and the top is also silk. Such carpets take much longer to
weave depending upon the knots and weave of the carpets. Usually these silk
carpets have about 600-700 knots per square inch on an average and are very
intricate and detailed.
Silk
Carpets are a perfect fit for an interior design space if one is looking add
that sense of luxury and finesse. Yak Carpet, India has a beautiful collection
of different types of silk rugs in different designs and patterns. These silk
carpets exude a sense of luxury and are made with perfection. A home can be
made to look simple or decorated, it all depends on the type of silk carpet one
chooses to go with. There are various types of silk carpets namely:
1) Kashan:
Kashan
silk rugs are very intricate and can be of two types; with medallion or without
medallion. With Medallion kashan carpets are the one’s which have a centerpiece
design and spilt the carpet pattern into two halves. Without medallion silk
carpets are the ones which have an all over floral pattern design with tiny
motifs and detailed border.
2) Qum/Hamadan:
These
types of Kashmir silk carpets are usually called JK box carpets and the design
has been originated from a province in Persia called Qum/Hamadan. Qum design
has smaller boxes and Hamadan has bigger boxes in comparison. However, both
these types of carpets are a perfect fit for a classic interior design space.
3) Tree of Life:
These
types pf Kashmir silk carpets are one of the most popular designs in Kashmiri
silk rugs and are pictorial in nature. They can either be hung on the wall or
be luxuriously laid on the floor. Usually these types of carpets have a story
behind it and depict a sense of finesse to the overall look of the carpet.
Talking
about Kashmir silk carpets, Yak Carpet , New Delhi is one of the most trusted
resources for today’s rug enthusiasts and houses on of the best silk carpets in Delhi and NCR. Additionally, it is very important to test if the carpet is
pure silk or not and one must always insist for a certification of authenticity
while purchasing a Kashmir silk carpet.
