{"product_id":"handmade-fine-kashmir-silk-rug-306353","title":"Handmade fine Kashmir silk rug - 306353","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Kashmir silk's design and rich colouring are typically that of an 'oriental rug' with a classic ornate central medallion. The vibrant red background is framed by a dark navy blue with cream and old gold for the narrow, minor borders. Although made for the floor, this rug would also make a beautiful wall hanging.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePlease click the hyperlinks below if you are interested in additional information.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pile is 100% silk, woven onto a cotton warp and weft with 18\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e x 18\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #000000;\"\u003e(324)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e knots per square inch. The majority of the silk is produced in China and Brazil.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarpet-making began in \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kashmir_rug\" title=\"Kashmir rug\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eKashmir\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e during the 16th century but gained momentum in the 19th century when the shawl market dwindled. Already skilled at making the shawls, the people soon adapted to making finely knotted rugs and carpets. Today, most carpet weaving in Kashmir is done in the North around Srinagar, the capital of Indian Kashmir. Classical Persian designs from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Isfahan\" title=\"Wikipedia adding content on this link\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Isfahan\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":12801,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"15\":\"\\\"Helvetica Neue\\\", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif\",\"16\":11}'\u003eIsfahan\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Nain\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}' style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Nain_rug\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eNain\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Tabriz\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"\\\"Helvetica Neue\\\", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif\",\"16\":11}' style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Tabriz\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eTabriz\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Ardabil\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":12801,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"15\":\"\\\"Helvetica Neue\\\", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif\",\"16\":11}'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Ardabil_Carpet\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eArdabil\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e,\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Kashmir_rug\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003eKashan \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eand \u003cspan data-sheets-value='{\"1\":2,\"2\":\"Qum\"}' data-sheets-userformat='{\"2\":14849,\"3\":[null,0],\"12\":0,\"14\":[null,2,255],\"15\":\"Arial\",\"16\":11}' style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca class=\"in-cell-link\" href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Qom_rug\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eQum\u003c\/a\u003e used many patterns\u003c\/span\u003e. Although renowned for their fine \u003cspan style=\"color: #0000ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Silk\" title=\"Silk\" style=\"color: #0000ff;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003esilk\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e in Kashmir, they also weave rugs and carpets in wool. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe company's provenance and the rug are worth considering when buying online. We are a family business with over 60 years of experience selling rugs. We have an unrivalled reputation and pride ourselves on our level of customer service. We welcome visits to the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/pages\/take-a-tour\"\u003eTewkesbury\u003c\/a\u003e shop. Alternatively, we can assist with online enquiries by \u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/pages\/contact-us\" style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eemail or telephone.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is worth being reminded that these handmade rugs are unique and special; owning one is something you can enjoy for many years. \u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWe recommend the use of an underlay with this product:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"For hard flooring and carpets use anti-slip underlay by Foxi®\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eFoxi-underlay to provide grip to stop handmade rugs from moving\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor uneven surfaces, we would recommend our Felt underlay:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\" title=\"If your floorboards or tiles are grooved and uneven use our special felt mix underlay\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #2b00ff;\"\u003eFelt underlay for uneven floors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/collections\/foxi-antislip-underlay-felt-underlay\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct size:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable height=\"22\" style=\"width: 437px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 161.844px;\"\u003e130 x 81cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 259.156px;\"\u003e(4'3 x 2'8)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"jenningsrugs","offers":[{"title":"130 x 81cm (4'3 x 2'8)","offer_id":43882545905893,"sku":"306353","price":815.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1281\/1783\/files\/3063530aKashmirsilkrug_efb20793-4aba-4657-ab02-f011b243a0d1.jpg?v=1746024387","url":"https:\/\/www.jenningsrugs.live\/products\/handmade-fine-kashmir-silk-rug-306353","provider":"Jennings Rugs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}