Silk Rugs

Silk carpets are known for their elegance, grace and characteristic luster that forms an inherent part of silk fiber. Silk as it is, is considered one of the most valuable natural fibers. Pure silk carpets are known for intricate artistic patterns and bright colors. Initially, the carpets were made of either wool or cotton. When silk was introduced, as a fibre it was considered or used for finer carpets. Apart from the fact that the yarn is fine and lustrous, silk was believed to provide the necessary strength to any carpet. The exotic Persian carpets were usually made of silk yarn. Kashmir had the finest wool and silk available to make the classic carpets during the Mughal reign. Hand-knotted pure silk carpets are known for suppleness, softness and fine workmanship. The number of knots per square inch defines the quality of the carpet. Bokhara Carpets are one of the finest with about 125-500 knots in a square inch. The silk yarn is first dyed in required colors. The loom is set and each pile is hand-knotted. After finishing carpets are washed and dried.

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