"Aviary in Bloom" – Silk on Silk Handknotted Wall Hanging
 
A dazzling testament to artistic audacity, Aviary in Bloom transforms the ancient craft of Kashmiri silk carpet weaving into a vivid, modern-day tapestry of color and life.
 
Measuring 2 ft 6 in x 4 ft and woven entirely in pure silk on a pure silk foundation, this piece achieves an extraordinary fineness of 576 knots per square inch (66 Raj)—that’s 0.89 million knots per square meter—placing it among the very intricate handknotted silk carpet wall hangings made these days.
 
The design bursts forth like a painter’s dream: a brilliant bouquet overflows from a classical blue urn, each petal rendered in countless shades of silk thread. Exotic birds, poised mid-flight, hover above and around the flowers, their feathers shimmering with jewel tones. The opulent floral and avian vignette is framed by a bold zebra-stripe backdrop, accented with golden scrollwork, merging traditional mastery with an almost couture-level design sensibility.
 
Intended as a wall hanging, this handknotted Kashmiri silk carpet is a visual symphony—an arresting fusion of Persian floral elegance, European still-life richness, and daring contemporary pattern play. Every inch radiates luxury, every knot speaks of discipline, and the entire piece invites you to linger in its miniature garden of silk and light.
Specifications:
Dimensions: 2 ft 6 in x 4 ft
Material: 100% pure silk pile on pure silk foundation
Fineness: 576 KPSI / 66 Raj / 0.89 million knots per m²
Weave Origin: Kashmir, India
Intended Use: Wall hanging
An heirloom for the collector who seeks the rare, the vibrant, and the highly detailed.