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Qom Silk Rugs
In the pure qualities, both pile and warp are made entirely from silk. This creates an exceptionally fine surface, pronounced natural lustre and remarkable pattern precision.
Discover Qom Silk →Hand-knotted silk rugs · fine craftsmanship
Buy Silk Rugs Online – Hand-Knotted One-of-a-Kind Pieces with Refined Lustre
Hand-knotted silk rugs combine an exceptionally fine surface with precise pattern definition and a lustre that changes with the direction of the light. At Jakobson Carpets, you will find selected Qom silk rugs, Kashmir silk rugs and fine Isfahan rugs with silk highlights. Each tradition uses silk differently – from pure silk in both pile and warp to combinations with cotton or high-quality wool.
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Materials · Tradition · Fineness
Compare Silk Rugs with Confidence
What matters is not simply whether silk is used, but where it is used within the rug. This overview takes you directly to the most important silk-rug traditions and buying guides.
Kaschmir Seide
157 x 93 cm
€968.00
This hand-knotted rug from Kashmir, India, not only embodies a work of art, but is also the result of masterful craftsmanship, made from pure natural silk. The ability to create such a piece with an exceptionally high knot density lies solely in the hands of experienced master craftsmen. Thanks to the use of natural silk, the rug is not only characterised by its incomparable softness, but also by a silky sheen that creates a variety of colour shades depending on the incidence of light and fills the room with a lively atmosphere over the years. The harmoniously coordinated colours lend the rug timeless elegance and a stylish character that comes into its own in any setting.
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Kaschmir Seide
162 x 99 cm
€924.00
€1,320.00
This cashmere rug is made from pure natural silk and has been intricately knotted, making it very high quality. Due to their beautiful patterns and stylish craftsmanship, they are sought after all over the world. The silky sheen ensures that the carpet takes on different shades of colour depending on the light, which brings every room to life, even years later. Thanks to their harmoniously coordinated colours, they also look elegant and stylish in any setting.
Kaschmir Seide
163 x 93 cm
€868.00
This hand-knotted rug from Kashmir, India, not only embodies a work of art, but is also the result of masterful craftsmanship, made from pure natural silk. The ability to create such a piece with an exceptionally high knot density lies solely in the hands of experienced master craftsmen. Thanks to the use of natural silk, the rug is not only characterised by its incomparable softness, but also by a silky sheen that creates a variety of colour shades depending on the incidence of light and fills the room with a lively atmosphere over the years. The harmoniously coordinated colours lend the rug timeless elegance and a stylish character that comes into its own in any setting.
Kaschmir Seide
170 x 95 cm
€1,195.00
This hand-knotted rug from Kashmir, India, not only embodies a work of art, but is also the result of masterful craftsmanship, made from pure natural silk. The ability to create such a piece with an exceptionally high knot density lies solely in the hands of experienced master craftsmen. Thanks to the use of natural silk, the rug is not only characterised by its incomparable softness, but also by a silky sheen that creates a variety of colour shades depending on the incidence of light and fills the room with a lively atmosphere over the years. The harmoniously coordinated colours lend the rug timeless elegance and a stylish character that comes into its own in any setting.
Kaschmir Seide
195 x 123 cm
€1,980.00
This hand-knotted rug from Kashmir, India, not only embodies a work of art, but is also the result of masterful craftsmanship, made from pure natural silk. The ability to create such a piece with an exceptionally high knot density lies solely in the hands of experienced master craftsmen. Thanks to the use of natural silk, the rug is not only characterised by its incomparable softness, but also by a silky sheen that creates a variety of colour shades depending on the incidence of light and fills the room with a lively atmosphere over the years. The harmoniously coordinated colours lend the rug timeless elegance and a stylish character that comes into its own in any setting.
Kaschmir Seide
196 x 122 cm
€1,568.00
This hand-knotted rug from Kashmir, India, not only embodies a work of art, but is also the result of masterful craftsmanship, made from pure natural silk. The ability to create such a piece with an exceptionally high knot density lies solely in the hands of experienced master craftsmen. Thanks to the use of natural silk, the rug is not only characterised by its incomparable softness, but also by a silky sheen that creates a variety of colour shades depending on the incidence of light and fills the room with a lively atmosphere over the years. The harmoniously coordinated colours lend the rug timeless elegance and a stylish character that comes into its own in any setting.
Kaschmir Seide
196 x 65 cm
€920.00
This hand-knotted rug from Kashmir, India, not only embodies a work of art, but is also the result of masterful craftsmanship, made from pure natural silk. The ability to create such a piece with an exceptionally high knot density lies solely in the hands of experienced master craftsmen. Thanks to the use of natural silk, the rug is not only characterised by its incomparable softness, but also by a silky sheen that creates a variety of colour shades depending on the incidence of light and fills the room with a lively atmosphere over the years. The harmoniously coordinated colours lend the rug timeless elegance and a stylish character that comes into its own in any setting.
Kaschmir Seide
198 x 127 cm
€1,664.00
This cashmere rug is made from pure natural silk and has been intricately knotted, making it very high quality. Due to their beautiful patterns and stylish craftsmanship, they are sought after all over the world. The silky sheen ensures that the carpet takes on different shades of colour depending on the light, which brings every room to life, even years later. Thanks to their harmoniously coordinated colours, they also look elegant and stylish in any setting.
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Kaschmir Seide
205 x 127 cm
€1,239.00
€1,770.00
This cashmere rug is made from pure natural silk and has been intricately knotted, making it very high quality. Due to their beautiful patterns and stylish craftsmanship, they are sought after all over the world. The silky sheen ensures that the carpet takes on different shades of colour depending on the light, which brings every room to life, even years later. Thanks to their harmoniously coordinated colours, they also look elegant and stylish in any setting.
Kaschmir Seide
214 x 61 cm
€1,112.00
This cashmere rug is made from pure natural silk and has been intricately knotted, making it very high quality. Due to their beautiful patterns and stylish craftsmanship, they are sought after all over the world. The silky sheen ensures that the carpet takes on different shades of colour depending on the light, which brings every room to life, even years later. Thanks to their harmoniously coordinated colours, they also look elegant and stylish in any setting.
Light · Fineness · Precision
What Makes a Fine Silk Rug Distinctive
Silk reflects light differently from wool. Depending on viewing direction and daylight, the same area can appear brighter, deeper or more saturated in colour. This natural response to light gives fine silk rugs their characteristic depth and visual movement.
The fine fibre allows for highly precise contours, delicate floral vines, medallions, arabesques and garden-inspired designs. Quality, however, is not defined by lustre or a high knot count alone, but by the way materials, knotting consistency, reverse, edges, fringes and overall condition work together.
- Fine, smooth surface with a natural light-responsive lustre
- Precise contours and highly detailed patterns
- Hand-knotting clearly visible from the reverse
- Always compare construction within the relevant rug tradition
Three Silk Rug Traditions
Qom Silk, Kashmir Silk & Isfahan Compared
All three traditions use silk, but in different ways. The construction directly influences lustre, handle, fineness and how the rug ultimately feels within a room.
Kashmir Silk Rugs
In the current qualities, the pile is made from 100% silk while a cotton warp forms the stable foundation. The result is a fine, smooth rug with a soft lustre that changes with the light.
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Isfahan with Silk
Fine wool is combined with carefully placed silk highlights, while the refined qualities offered here use a silk warp. The result is elegant yet warmer and more residential than an all-silk surface.
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Not Every Silk Rug Is Made Entirely from Silk
For a meaningful comparison, it is essential to understand where the silk is used. Pile and warp influence the surface, structural stability, pattern precision and feel in different ways.
Silk Pile & Silk Warp
Pure Qom silk rugs in the current collection use silk throughout and belong to the most finely knotted qualities. Fine examples reach around 1,000,000 knots per square metre.
Silk Pile & Cotton Warp
Kashmir silk combines a 100% silk pile with a stable cotton warp. The visible surface retains its silk lustre while cotton forms the supporting foundation.
Wool with Silk & Silk Warp
Isfahan combines a fine wool pile with silk highlights and a silk warp. The overall effect remains refined and elegant, but feels warmer and more wool-led than a pure-silk rug.
Assess Knot Density Properly
Fineness Is More Than a Number
A higher knot density can support finer lines and more complex designs. It should always be assessed within the relevant rug tradition and alongside fibre construction, consistency, condition and overall workmanship.
Especially fine Qom silk rugs in the current collection reach around 1,000,000 knots per square metre. Kashmir silk and Isfahan use different constructions and quality ranges, so the most useful figure is always the specification of the individual rug.
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Rug expertise since 1995 · our own online shop since 2021
Rug Expertise Since 1995 – Our Own Online Shop Since 2021
Jakobson Carpets is a third-generation family business based in Hamburg. Our family has specialised in high-quality rugs since 1995, and since 2021 we have brought this experience to our own online shop – with personal advice and a carefully curated collection.
With silk rugs, we pay particular attention to material construction, knotting, pattern definition, reverse, edges and overall condition. Detailed product information helps you compare Qom silk, Kashmir silk and Isfahan meaningfully and better assess the character of each individual piece.
- Third-generation family business · rug expertise since 1995
- Our own online shop since 2021 with personal advice
- Carefully selected hand-knotted one-of-a-kind pieces
- Free shipping & returns · 31-day returns · 3-year guarantee
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Four Things to Consider When Buying a Silk Rug
Look at Pile and Warp Separately
Check whether silk is used in the pile, the warp or both. Only the actual construction makes Qom, Kashmir silk and Isfahan meaningfully comparable.
Choose Quieter Areas
Especially fine silk surfaces work best in quieter living rooms, bedrooms or representative spaces. Heavily used walkways are generally less suitable for very delicate qualities.
Assess Colour in Your Own Room
Silk changes visibly with daylight and viewing direction. Use the return period to assess lustre, colour balance and pattern at different times of day in your own home.
Look Beyond Knot Count
Knot density matters, but it is not a standalone measure of quality. Materials, consistency, edges, reverse, pattern definition and condition should always be assessed together.
Frequently Asked Questions
What to Know Before Buying a Silk Rug
Are all silk rugs made entirely from silk?
No. Pure Qom silk rugs in the qualities offered here use silk in both pile and warp. Kashmir silk uses a 100% silk pile over a cotton warp, while Isfahan combines fine wool with silk highlights in the pile and a silk warp.
What is the difference between Qom silk, Kashmir silk and Isfahan?
Qom is associated with exceptionally fine pure-silk rugs. Kashmir silk combines a silk pile with a cotton warp. Isfahan combines wool, silk highlights and a silk warp, creating a warmer and more residential character.
How can I recognise a hand-knotted silk rug?
On the reverse, the knotting and pattern should be clearly traceable, while the fringes continue from the structural foundation rather than being decorative trim. Fine qualities also show clean contours and transitions; materials, edges, reverse and condition should be assessed together.
What knot density does a high-quality silk rug have?
There is no meaningful universal figure for all silk rugs. Very fine Qom silk in the current collection reaches around 1,000,000 knots per square metre. Other silk rug traditions should be compared within their own construction and quality range.
Which rooms are especially suitable for silk rugs?
Silk rugs are especially well suited to quieter living rooms, bedrooms and representative spaces where their fine surface and changing lustre can be appreciated. Very delicate silk qualities are generally less suitable for heavily used walkways.
How should I care for a silk rug?
Vacuum gently without an aggressive rotating brush and avoid vigorous rubbing or excess moisture. For stains or a deep clean, we recommend a specialist with experience in high-quality hand-knotted silk rugs.
Find the Silk Rug That Truly Suits Your Home.
Take your time comparing construction, fineness, size and lustre – or let us personally help you choose your hand-knotted one-of-a-kind piece.
Want to Feel Confident About Materials, Quality or How the Rug Will Work in Your Room?
We are happy to advise you personally and without obligation on Qom silk, Kashmir silk and Isfahan. Call us directly or send your question through our contact form – ideally with details about room size, furnishings and the colour effect you are looking for.