Design Story
This breathtaking silk carpet, named Vault of Wonders, is an artistic meditation on symmetry, geometry, and the infinite—a design that invites the viewer to look upward through layers of ornamental complexity as if gazing into the intricately tiled ceiling of a grand monument.
 
The composition radiates from a luminous central medallion—a sunburst of cream and gold that blooms outward in concentric rings, each layer more elaborate than the last. This medallion serves as the optical anchor, from which sixteen scalloped lobes unfurl like petals or architectural vaults, each filled with its own micro-universe of vines, blossoms, and arabesques.
 
What distinguishes this carpet is its kaleidoscopic field composition: the design is divided into radiating segments, each rendered in alternating colors—ruby red, sage blue, soft cream, and walnut brown—creating a dynamic visual rhythm that shifts as one moves around the piece. Within each segment, an intricate lattice of floral sprays, curling tendrils, and geometric framing devices demonstrates the extraordinary precision enabled by the carpet's 576-knots-per-square-inch density.
 
The outer perimeter features rectangular cartouches at the top and bottom, framed by lobed arches reminiscent of architectural niches, adding a sense of vertical orientation and ceremonial formality to the overall design. These framing elements ground the explosive energy of the central medallion, creating a balanced dialogue between expansion and containment.
 
Multiple guard borders in navy, ivory, and rust carry continuous floral processions and geometric meanders, their fine articulation requiring the weaver's unwavering concentration across thousands of hours at the loom. The silk-on-silk construction amplifies every micro-detail—the foundation's smooth surface allows pile threads to catch and reflect light from every angle, creating that coveted liquid shimmer unique to pure silk carpets.
 
Hand-knotted by Kashmir's master artisans using traditional knotting techniques, this carpet represents the absolute pinnacle of technical achievement and aesthetic refinement—a piece that transforms floor coverings into architectural art.
 
Product Description
Vault of Wonders— Pure Silk on Silk Carpet, 8 x 10 ft.
Material: 100% pure silk pile on pure silk foundation for maximum luster, dimensional depth, and tactile luxury.
Knot Density: 576 knots per square inch (66 Raj), delivering ultra high grade precision and micro-detail articulation.
Dimensions: 8 ft x 10 ft (244 cm x 305 cm).
Design Inspiration: Gombad (dome) ceiling architecture, featuring radiating medallion composition with kaleidoscopic field segments and architectural cartouches.
Craftsmanship: Hand‑knotted by master artisans of Kashmir.
Colors & Motifs: Central cream and gold sunburst medallion, radiating lobed segments in ruby red, sage blue, cream, and walnut; architectural cartouches with lobed arches; multiple floral and geometric borders in navy, ivory, and rust; all-over vine, palmette, and arabesque detailing.
 
Why Collect This Piece?
A rare Gumbad composition with exceptional color variation and architectural framing, showcasing Kashmir's interpretation of one of the most celebrated design formats in textile history.
Ultra-high knot density on silk-on-silk foundation creates extraordinary definition, dimensional shading, and that signature liquid shimmer that transforms with every viewing angle and lighting condition.
Substantial 8 x 10 ft scale makes this an ideal anchor for formal dining rooms, libraries, or gallery spaces where craftsmanship, color, and architectural design heritage deserve center stage