Design Story
This exquisite silk carpet, named The Crimson Arcade, celebrates the dramatic interplay between bold architectural framing and delicate botanical artistry. The design is anchored by a striking cusped arch that rises from the carpet's base, its scalloped silhouette creating a dramatic focal point that draws the eye inward through layers of ornamental complexity.
 
The deep crimson field within the arch glows with intensity, densely populated by an intricate all-over pattern of sinuous vines, micro-rosettes, and swirling arabesques that create a tapestry effect across the entire surface. This continuous floral lattice demonstrates the extraordinary precision enabled by the 484-knot-per-square-inch density—each tendril and blossom rendered with crisp definition that shifts and shimmers as silk catches ambient light.
 
At the composition's heart sits a finely articulated medallion in soft gold and ivory tones, its concentric layers of petals and geometric framing providing a calm counterpoint to the energetic field surrounding it. The arch itself is punctuated by small turquoise and onyx accents at its corners, creating visual anchors that enhance the architectural reading of the form while adding jewel-like color contrast against the warm palette.
 
The luminous ivory border frames the entire composition with exceptional refinement, carrying a continuous parade of scrolling vines, palmettes, and floral sprays that require extraordinary hand-knotting skill to achieve such fluid curves and consistent density. Multiple guard stripes in coordinating tones create a layered border architecture that reinforces the carpet's sense of formal elegance and careful compositional balance.
 
The silk-on-silk construction amplifies every design element—the foundation's smooth surface allows pile threads to stand perpendicular, creating maximum light reflection and that characteristic liquid sheen unique to pure silk carpets. Hand-knotted by Kashmir's master artisans using traditional asymmetrical knotting techniques, this carpet represents the pinnacle of technical achievement and aesthetic refinement.
 
Product Description
The Crimson Arcade — Pure Silk on Silk Carpet, 6 x 9 ft
Material: 100% pure silk pile on pure silk foundation for exceptional luster, smooth texture, and light-reflective qualities.
Knot Density: 484 knots per square inch (60 Raj), delivering highly detailed and precise pattern articulation.
Dimensions: 6 ft x 9 ft (183 cm x 274 cm).
Design Inspiration: Architectural arcade motifs and Kashmir's botanical design tradition, featuring dramatic cusped arch framing with layered floral complexity.
Craftsmanship: Hand-knotted by Kashmiri master weavers
Colors & Motifs: Rich crimson central field, luminous ivory primary border, turquoise and onyx accent details; features cusped arch architecture, central medallion, all-over vine and floral lattice, scrolling arabesque borders, and ornamental hanging element.
 
Why Collect This Piece?
A bold architectural composition rarely seen in contemporary production, combining dramatic color with intricate micro-detail for maximum visual impact.
Exceptional silk-on-silk construction at high knot density creates depth, dimensionality, and that coveted liquid sheen that transforms with changing light throughout the day.
Substantial 6 x 9 ft scale makes this an ideal anchor piece for formal living spaces, studies, or galleries where craftsmanship and design heritage are celebrated.