On the other hand silk carpets are those
carpets, which are created on a silk pile.
Silk carpets are also created on a cotton
or woolen pile. Generally silk carpets are
made up of 80% of silk yarn and 20% of cotton
yarn. These carpets have more than 400 knots
per square inch. 100% pure silk carpets
have very high knotage per inch. The knots
per square inch of such carpet can range
between 400-1600 knots per square inch.
This high percentage of knottage insures
the life and durability of these carpets.
The craftsmen in Kashmir follow the traditional
Persian \ Islamic designs of Kirman, Kashan,
and lsfahan, Herat etc. Though there is
a strong Persian influence in Kashmiri carpets,
yet one can also see local variations.The most recurring motif that is found
on silk carpets from Kashmir is the depiction
of the tree of life, in all its glory. The
natural beauty of Kashmir and its picturesque
views have inspired the carpet weavers.
Other popular themes are: hunting scenes,
bird and animal motifs and historic themes.
These carpets come in a variety of colors
and designs.
Carpets from Kashmir are subtle in comparison
with the carpets produced from other parts
of the country. It is because carpets made
in Kashmir are made with yarn dyed with
mineral colors, as vegetable dyes are not
used at all. Hues of red, blue and yellow
color are mainly used.
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