Design Story
This luminous silk carpet, named The Ivory Garden, is a study in controlled exuberance—a cream field that serves as an expansive canvas for one of the most intricate and architecturally sophisticated compositions in the Kashmiri weaving tradition.
 
The design unfolds in concentric layers, beginning with a central medallion rendered in sage green and burnished gold, its petals radiating outward in perfect symmetry like the view into a kaleidoscope. This medallion anchors the composition, but the true genius of the design lies in what surrounds it: an inner border of ornamental cartouches positioned at the cardinal points—ruby red shields filled with micro-florals at top and bottom, flanked by amber rectangular panels densely populated with botanical arabesques.
 
The cream field itself is far from empty—it breathes with an all-over pattern of sinuous vines, curling leaves, and tiny blossoms that require the carpet's extraordinary knot density of 576 knots per square inch to achieve such delicate articulation. At this fineness—classified as 66 Raj in traditional measurement—each tendril can curve with the precision of pen and ink, each petal can be shaded with dimensional depth, and the entire surface gains that coveted silk shimmer that shifts with every change in light and viewing angle.
 
What distinguishes this carpet is its sophisticated use of color zones: burgundy spandrels in the corners create visual weight and balance, their floral clouds echoing the palette of the central cartouches. These burgundy sections are framed by sage-green transitions, creating a layered architecture that draws the eye in multiple directions—outward toward the borders, inward toward the medallion, and across the horizontal and vertical axes defined by the cartouches.
 
The outer border system is equally complex—a cream main border densely packed with scrolling vines and palmettes, surrounded by multiple guard stripes in rust, sage, and onyx that create a rhythmic frame reinforcing the carpet's formal elegance. The corner rosettes in the outer border create perfect visual resolution points, their circular forms echoing the central medallion and completing the composition's geometric harmony.
 
Hand-knotted entirely in pure silk on a silk foundation by Kashmir's most accomplished artisans, this carpet represents the absolute pinnacle of the weaver's art—a piece where ultra-high knot density, chromatic sophistication, and compositional mastery converge to create a work that transcends function and becomes pure aesthetic achievement.
 
Product Description
The Ivory Garden — Pure Silk on Silk Carpet, 8 x 11 ft.
Material: 100% pure silk pile on pure silk foundation, creating exceptional luster, dimensional depth, and tactile refinement.
Knot Density: 576 knots per square inch (66 Raj), delivering ultra high grade precision and micro-detail articulation.
Dimensions: 8 ft x 11 ft (244 cm x 335 cm).
Design Inspiration: Multi-layered medallion architecture with ornamental cartouches and sophisticated color zoning, rooted in Kashmir's interpretation of classical garden carpet traditions.
Craftsmanship: Hand‑knotted by master artisans of Kashmir
Colors & Motifs: Luminous cream field, sage and gold central medallion, ruby and amber cartouches, burgundy corner spandrels, cream outer border with rust and sage guard stripes; features all-over vine lattice, micro-rosettes, palmettes, ornamental shields, and corner rosettes
Why Collect This Piece?
Commanding 8 x 11 ft scale with ultra-high 576 knots per square inch makes this suitable for grand living spaces, formal dining rooms, or galleries where both scale and refinement are essential.
The sophisticated cream field with sage, gold, ruby, and burgundy accents offers remarkable versatility, harmonizing with traditional and contemporary interiors while providing visual warmth and architectural elegance.
At 66 Raj fineness on pure silk-on-silk foundation, this represents the upper tier of Kashmiri production—a museum-quality piece where technical mastery meets timeless design, destined to become a treasured heirloom.