A Kashmiri Silk Carpet of Gumbad Design, 6ft x 4ft
Jos and Fine, Kashmir
Executed in the valley of Kashmir with masterful precision, this carpet is a testament to the region’s legendary weaving tradition. Hand-knotted in lustrous silk with a cotton foundation, the composition draws its inspiration from the soaring gumbads (domes) of Persian and Mughal architecture, where geometry and light converge into patterns of infinity.
At the heart lies a radiant medallion that expands outward in concentric symmetry, its palette orchestrated in shades of turquoise, garnet, ivory, and midnight blue. Each lozenge-shaped compartment blooms with a finely drawn floral motif, creating an illusion of depth and kaleidoscopic brilliance. The borders echo the architectural frame of a Mughal archway, enclosing the field with arabesques of extraordinary intricacy.
 
Woven at a fineness of 576 knots per square inch (50 Raj), this carpet represents the pinnacle of Kashmiri craftsmanship. The density of the weave, combined with the reflective qualities of silk, renders each motif in near-painterly detail. Its dimensions—6 x 4 feet—make it ideally suited as both a floor covering of distinction or a wall-hanging centerpiece, where its radiance can be fully admired.
 
This piece is not merely a carpet but a dialogue between architecture, mathematics, and the eternal pursuit of beauty in textile art.