Isfahan Silk Carpet

Isfahan Silk CarpetMaterials & Craftsmanship: This diligently hand knotted area rug is made of 100% pure silk. Rugs with exclusively pure silk piles are regarded as being among the most valuable of all hand knotted rugs. This rug is intricately crafted: the strong silk fibers utilized in its production permitted its skilled weavers to weave more knots per square inch (KPSI) than wool carpets contain. A typical Persian or Oriental rug made of wool has between 100 and 300

Materials & Craftsmanship:

This diligently hand-knotted area rug is made of 100% pure silk. Rugs with exclusively pure silk piles are regarded as being among the most valuable of all hand-knotted rugs. This rug is intricately crafted: the strong silk fibers utilized in its production permitted its skilled weavers to weave more knots per square inch (KPSI) than wool carpets contain. A typical Persian or Oriental rug made of wool has between 100 and 300 KPSI - a typical 100% silk rug has between 300 to 600 KPSI. As a result, weaving the rug requires 3 to 4 times the amount of work. More time is spent weaving a silk carpet than a wool carpet of a similar size. This is one of the main reasons a silk rug costs at least double the price of a wool rug. Silk pile delivers more clarity in the design patterns and adds sheen and depth. A silk rug is a great option for adding a look and feel of luxury to any space. With proper maintenance tailored to its needs, this rug can last over 50 years.

Silk pile rugs of this caliber are usually placed in formal rooms that undergo less foot traffic or in bedrooms. Regarded as intricate masterpieces of art, it is not uncommon to see silk carpets displayed on walls. Although quality silk rugs are robust pieces, cleaning should only be carried out by professionals due to their fine-grained materials.