Quality of Wool Silk Carpets & Rugs

The wool/silk blended carpets & rugs are the most optimum quality that are being produced in Kashmir at present and are unequivocally considered to be one of the most superior grade of carpets in the handmade, hand-knotted category as these carpets have a combination of pure Merino (New Zealand) or Fine Kashmir (Cashmere) wool and pure natural silk.

These carpets also have the highest knots per square meter (in its category) and are regarded to be immensely durable because of the unique amalgamation of both fibers � Merino (New Zealand) or Fine Kashmir (Cashmere) wool & pure natural silk that are perfectly blended together to attain superior weave and added robustness. The wool being a naturally resilient material provides great sturdiness to the pile while silk provides finesse and sheen that creates matchless artistry in the emergence of the design and motif. These unsurpassed traits makes this grade of carpets amongst the finest ever made that combines the best qualities of both the natural fibers to present masterpieces that are as exceptional as this art.

One of the most important and determining factors in the quality of carpets that also affects the durability, workmanship and also the price is considered to be the knots (or stitches) that are present in per square inch of any given carpet. The durability of the carpet increases manifold corresponding with the increase in the density of the knots per square inch in the carpet, as it is an established fact, that more the number of knots per square inch denotes more life for the carpet that in turn gives luster, shine and intricate design to the overall pattern or the motif of the carpet or the rug.

Wool/Silk carpets & rugs, in general, have varying number of knots per square inch and come in different types of qualities and designs. Our selection of exquisite wool/silk carpets & rugs has a range of 502000 up to 620000 knots per square meter and are undoubtedly unsurpassable in terms of resilience and robustness and are thus known to have matchless designs and rare motifs in a dazzling diversity of colors. Of course, besides the knots benchmark that is largely followed, the price of a given carpet may also be charged based on the intricacy of the design or the pattern, the uniqueness and the individualism of the motif, the perfection attained in color matching and occasionally for the brand name (royalty that is payable) lent by the artisan who has conceived the original motif of a particular carpet.

The colors (dyes) of all these carpets are fast as we are using imported SWISS chrome dyes that prevent bleeding or running of the dyes while washing, spot-cleaning and dry-cleaning the carpets. All our carpets are fundamentally treated with anti-fungus, moth, etc. procedures and are thus, entirely moth-proof too. The life expectancy* of our carpets is estimated as 70 � 80 years making them virtually a lifetime purchase.

* Conditional � This is subjective and is based on the wear and tear, traffic density and local climatic conditions and most importantly on the Care & Maintenance conducted on the carpet. Our company does provide individual guarantee for all our products, however, it is valid only for the first purchaser or until the carpet is retained by him or her. For details, please read our Guarantee section.