{"title":"Silk hand knotted carpets","description":"\u003cdiv data-subtree=\"aimfl\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"v48bt\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_g\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eA\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_h\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003eKashmir Silk on Silk (S\/S)\u003c\/strong\u003e carpet is \u003cspan color=\"#000000\" style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"caret-color: #000000; background-color: #ffff00;\"\u003eone of the most luxurious and intricate form of hand knotted art in the world \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e. Unlike common silk-on-cotton variants, \"Silk on Silk\" means that both the \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_j\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003efoundation\u003c\/strong\u003e (warp and weft) and the \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_k\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003epile\u003c\/strong\u003e (the surface you touch) are made of 100% pure silk\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"mPWODf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_y\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_z\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_10\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_11\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: These carpets are typically woven from premium \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_12\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eMulberry Silk\u003c\/strong\u003e, known for its strength, smooth texture, and natural luster.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_13\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_14\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_15\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eKnot Density\u003c\/strong\u003e: They feature an incredibly high knot count, often ranging from \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_16\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e200 to 900 knots per square inch\u003c\/strong\u003e. A single 6x4 foot carpet can contain approximately \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_17\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e1 million knots\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_18\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_19\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_1a\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eLustrous Sheen\u003c\/strong\u003e: The pure silk threads reflect light differently from various angles, often causing the carpet to appear as if its \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_1b\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ecolor is changing\u003c\/strong\u003e as you walk around it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_1c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBBAD\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_1d\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_1e\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eDurability\u003c\/strong\u003e: Despite their delicate appearance, these are heirloom-quality pieces that can last for generations (at least 30–50 years) with proper care.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"otQkpb\" aria-level=\"3\" role=\"heading\" data-animation-nesting=\"\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"a7qCn\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_1p\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_1q\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"mPWODf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_1u\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_1v\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_1w\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_1x\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eThe \"Talim\" System\u003c\/strong\u003e: Artisans do not follow a visual map but rather a \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_1y\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ecoded script\u003c\/strong\u003e called \u003cem class=\"eujQNb\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"yHWXO\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_1z\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eTalim\u003c\/em\u003e. A master weaver recites this \"carpet language\" while the weavers translate the code into knots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_20\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAB\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_21\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_22\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ePersian Influence\u003c\/strong\u003e: Most designs are inspired by classical Persian and Central Asian motifs, including \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_23\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eKashan, Kirman, Tabriz\u003c\/strong\u003e, and \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_24\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eArdabil\u003c\/strong\u003epatterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_25\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAC\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_26\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_27\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eCommon Motifs\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"KsbFXc U6u95\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"mPWODf\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_28\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_29\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAD\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_2a\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_2b\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eTree of Life\u003c\/strong\u003e: Symbolizing fertility and eternity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_2c\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAE\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_2d\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_2e\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eChinar (Oriental Plane Tree)\u003c\/strong\u003e: A signature motif of the Kashmir valley.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_2f\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAF\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_2g\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_2h\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eGulabdar\u003c\/strong\u003e: Featuring intricate rose patterns.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_2i\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAG\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_2j\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_2k\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eHunting Scene\u003c\/strong\u003e: Depicting animals and forest landscape\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_2i\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEIBhAG\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_2j\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003col class=\"IaGLZe VimKh\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"xE4zce\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_30\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-processed=\"true\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_31\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEICBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-sae=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_32\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_33\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eTime Intensive\u003c\/strong\u003e: A standard 6x9 foot carpet can take \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_34\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e14 months to 2 years\u003c\/strong\u003e to complete, depending on the complexity of the design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_35\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEICBAB\" data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_36\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_37\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eHand-Knotted Technique\u003c\/strong\u003e: Each knot is individually tied by hand onto the vertical warp threads, typically using the \u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_38\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003ePersian (Sehna) knot\u003c\/strong\u003e for fine detailing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"dF3vjf\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"vsuOFb\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_39\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-hveid=\"CAEICBAC\" data-processed=\"true\" data-sae=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"T286Pc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"fly6D\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_3a\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"Yjhzub\" jsaction=\"\" jscontroller=\"zYmgkd\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" jsuid=\"xFVVyb_3b\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-complete=\"true\"\u003eNatural Finishing\u003c\/strong\u003e: Once woven, the carpet is washed with soap and water to enhance the silk's shine and then sun-dried to set the natural dyes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/sa-in.jp\/collections\/silk-hand-knotted-carpets.oembed","provider":"sa-in","version":"1.0","type":"link"}