Kashmir carpets

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Kashmir carpets photo gallery - Explore Kashmir rugs

Kashmir, located in the northernmost region of India, is renowned for its carpet weaving tradition. Kashmiri carpets are known for their fine craftsmanship, luxurious materials and designs. These carpets are typically woven from high-quality wool or silk.

The Kashmir carpets photo gallery features notable examples such as a finely woven Kashmir carpet from the late 19th century, and a large high priced Kashmir Durbar carpet with embroidery.

KASHMIR DURNORTH INDIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY. Christies 28 October 2021.
KASHMIR DURBAR, NORTH INDIA, LATE 19TH CENTURY. Finely woven on the horizontal, full pile throughout, localised, minor reweaves, the ‘STATE DINING ROOM’ embroidered on the reverse of two corners and the letter ‘H’ to the reverse of another 11ft.3in. x 24ft.4in. (344cm. x 741cm.) Christies 28 October 2021.