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Kashmir rug | 233 x 140 cm | Nr. Z-2008
Kashmir rug | 233 x 140 cm | Nr. Z-2008
Kashmir rug | 233 x 140 cm | Nr. Z-2008
Kashmir rug | 233 x 140 cm | Nr. Z-2008
Kashmir rug | 233 x 140 cm | Nr. Z-2008
Kashmir rug | 233 x 140 cm | Nr. Z-2008
Kashmir rug | 233 x 140 cm | Nr. Z-2008

Kashmir rug | 233 x 140 cm | Nr. Z-2008

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Kashmir Rug

This rug in dark brown combines traditional craftsmanship with timeless elegance. At around 490,000 knots per m², the work involved is considerable, as you can see in the precise drawing of the design and the finely worked details. Its 233 × 140 cm make it a living-room rug. As a one-of-a-kind piece it brings character of its own into the room and holds its value far beyond short-lived trends.

Delivery time 2 days
Origin Kashmir
Dimensions 233 cm x 140 cm (= 3.26 m²)
Construction hand-knotted
Material Pile: wool
knots 490.000
Condition pre-owned and cleaned
Edition one-of-a-kind piece

Origin

The mountainous land of Kashmir in the Himalayas is divided: one third belongs to Pakistan as a province, while the other two thirds form the union state of "Jammu and Kashmir", which is part of India. The population of the larger union state is predominantly Muslim and seeks independence. The hand-knotted rugs come exclusively from the Indian part of Kashmir and are knotted mainly in the provincial capital Srinagar and the surrounding area. Kashmir's silk rugs are famous, and they are usually made on a cotton foundation.

The colours of Kashmir rugs are rather restrained, and the patterns are influenced by traditional Persian designs. This goes back a long way, as the Mughal emperors (1526-1857) once brought Persian rug knotters to their court in India. That is why people also speak of the Indo-Persian style. Another legend, however, has it that in 1398 the tribute-paying Sultan of Kashmir had to send his son as a hostage to Timur Lenk (Tamerlane) in Samarkand. There the young prince came to know the craft of knotting and, on his return, introduced it in Kashmir together with knotters from Samarkand.

Material

The pile of this Kashmir rug was hand-knotted from high-quality new wool. New wool is obtained by gently shearing sheep. New wool is a renewable, natural raw material with a whole range of impressive properties: thanks to the natural lanolin content of the wool, the surface repels droplets of water and is therefore naturally protected against dirt. Wool also offers excellent thermal insulation, has a regulating effect on the indoor climate and dampens sound.

The weft and warp threads of this Kashmir rug are made of cotton. This versatile material is tear-resistant and elastic, which makes it especially well suited to a hard-wearing foundation weave.

Condition

This Kashmir rug has a story to tell. It was knotted around 31. It has been thoroughly cleaned and is in good but unrestored condition. The pile is worn in places. We have not restored this Kashmir rug, because we feel it has a special charm just as it is. If you would prefer otherwise, we will of course gladly restore the rug for you. Either way, this Kashmir rug will give you pleasure for decades to come.