What is Qum silk rug?

What is Qum silk rug?

Qom rugs (or Qum, Ghom, Ghum) are made in the Qom Province of Iran, around 100 km south of Tehran. Shades are similar to most popular colors of Persian rugs – blue, red and ivory. Qom Rugs are typically smaller than other types of Persian rugs. They are often placed on walls.

What is silk Qum?

These thin Oriental carpets are often knotted entirely in silk, resulting in a carpet with great lustre. The fine silk thread used makes it possible to produce incredibly detailed patterns.

Is Persian silk expensive?

Silk fiber is more valuable than wool, and so hand-made Persian rugs made of silk can be quite a bit more expensive than those made from wool. Silk rugs have more of a shine to them.

How can you tell if a Persian rug is silk?

Rub the fabric – Silk will warm up when you rub your palm across it. It will not take long for this to happen, and the colors may also take on a slight sheen. Run your hand over the silk rug and see if it becomes warm or gives off a sheen. If the rug feels harsh or isn’t soft, chances are good it is not silk.

How are Gabbeh rugs made?

Gabbeh rugs are made by the nomadic Qashqai tribes of southern Iran. Gabbeh carpets are woven on makeshift ground looms constructed both of materials that are kept and hauled for long distances by the nomadic tribes, and also of materials that are found at each site where the tribe sets up camp.

How do I know if my Persian rug is valuable?

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How can you tell the quality of a Persian rug?

A traditional Persian rug is handwoven on a loom, and one of the most important features to look out for is the knot count. A quality rug will have at least 120 knots per square inch (6sqcm). To appear a carpet connoisseur in front of the seller, flip the rug over and look at the knots from the underside.

How can you tell a Sarouk rug?

The painted ‘American Sarouk’ rugs can be easily identified by comparing the field color on the back and the front. If the carpet is a light rose on the back and a dark rose or close color on the front, it is probably a painted American Sarouk.

What makes Qum silk Persian Rugs so popular?

Despite their shorter history, Qum Silk Persian rugs are now among the most popular of all Persian rugs, which is down to the superior standard of craftsmanship and the rich variety of patterns. The artists and craftsmen adopted many of the beautiful designs and motifs from other rug producing regions and interpreted them with enormous skill.

What is a Persian rug?

The rugs are among the most famous of all Persian rugs, and tend to be what most people think of when they hear the term ‘Persian rug’. They are characterised by their central medallion on a red field, with a navy/ ivory border. Most of the hand-knotted high quality Persian silk rugs are made in the city of Qum.

Where do pure silk rugs come from?

Pure Silk Rugs Origin Iran Province Persian Qum Silk Pile Silk Size 91x57cm Warp Silk

Where to place your Qom silk rugs?

In the living room, dining room or in front of your bed Qom silk rugs reflect the oriental opulence. Highest rug knotting art meets the highest quality of materials. Their high density of over 1.000.000 knots per square meter und the most beautiful curvilinear patterns are proof of the art behind these masterpieces.