Kashmiri carpet or rug

A Kashmir rug is a hand-knotted oriental rug from Kashmir. Kashmir rugs or carpets have intricate

designs that are primarily oriental, floral style in a range of colors, sizes and quality.

This type of carpet weaving is not considered indigenous to Kashmir but thought to have been introduced

from Persia. Most designs are distinctly Persian with some local variations.Kashmir carpets are handmade,

hand-knotted, and are primarily made in pure wool, pure silk and occasionally wool and silk blends. They

are available in wide-ranging colors, designs and sizes. Akin to the famed Persian carpets, the Kashmir

carpets and rugs are considered to be investments for life.Kashmir rugs are primarily made in Srinagar,

Kashmir in north India although a significant part of the production also comes from rural Kashmir.

Kashmir rugs carry a high premium in the world of handmade, hand-knotted rugs and are next only to the

renowned Persian rugs.