The Radiant Dome: A Persian Gumbad in Silk

Size: 6 ft x 4 ft
Fineness: 18/18 (324 KPSI | 50 RAJ | ~0.5 million knots per m²)
Material: Pure Silk
Origin: Hand-knotted in Kashmir
 
This exquisite silk carpet celebrates the grandeur of Persian architecture, translated into knots of silk through the artistry of Kashmiri hands.
 
The design is inspired by the Gumbad (dome)—an eternal symbol of harmony and celestial geometry. At its heart lies a radiant rosette, expanding outward like the dome of a mosque or palace ceiling, its symmetry both intricate and mesmerizing. Each motif, from the interlaced floral scrolls to the geometric latticework, mirrors the order and beauty of Persian-Islamic art.
 
The palette balances warmth and subtlety: golden beige, soft ivory, coral red, turquoise, and sapphire blue weave together to create a luminous harmony. Unlike darker-toned Kashmiri carpets, this piece glows with a light-filled elegance, evoking the brilliance of tiled domes under sunlit skies.
With a fineness of 18/18 (324 knots per square inch), the carpet carries close to 1.2 million hand-tied knots in total—each one executed with patient precision. The pure silk construction ensures a lustrous sheen, allowing the colours to shift beautifully with changing light.
 
Both architectural and ornamental, this carpet is more than a floor covering—it is a silken monument. Whether displayed on the floor or mounted as a wall tapestry, it embodies refinement, heritage, and the eternal dialogue between geometry and beauty.