Kashmir's hand-knotted silk and wool carpets descend from Persian masters brought by the sultans, woven knot by knot to fabulous densities. Their flowering 'tree of life' and paisley designs make them heirloom investments.
- Region of origin:
- Jammu & Kashmir
- GI registration:
- Kashmir Hand Knotted Carpet
- Materials:
- silk; wool
- Techniques:
- hand-knotting (Persian knot)
- HS code (customs):
- 5701
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About Kashmir Hand-Knotted Carpet
Kashmir's hand-knotted silk and wool carpets descend from Persian masters brought by the sultans, woven knot by knot to fabulous densities. Their flowering 'tree of life' and paisley designs make them heirloom investments.
- Region of origin
- Jammu & Kashmir
- GI registration
- Kashmir Hand Knotted Carpet
- Materials
- silk; wool
- Techniques
- hand-knotting (Persian knot)
- HS code (customs)
- 5701
How it’s made
The makers
Crafted by Kashmiri knotters of Jammu & Kashmir.
Why “GI-tagged” matters
Kashmir Hand-Knotted Carpet is registered under India’s Geographical Indication (GI) Act as “Kashmir Hand Knotted Carpet”. A GI tag legally certifies that a piece genuinely originates from its traditional region and is made by its rightful artisan community — your guarantee of authenticity.
Buying Kashmir Hand-Knotted Carpet — questions, answered
- Are VedikCraft's Kashmir Hand-Knotted Carpet pieces hand-painted or prints?
- Every Kashmir Hand-Knotted Carpet piece is genuinely handmade by a named artisan — one of a kind, never a print or machine copy.
- Is this Kashmir Hand-Knotted Carpet authentic and GI-certified?
- Yes. Kashmir Hand-Knotted Carpet is a GI-protected craft (registered as “Kashmir Hand Knotted Carpet”). Every order ships with a signed Certificate of Authenticity and a QR code to verify its maker, region and GI status.
- What does an authentic Kashmir Hand-Knotted Carpet piece cost?
- Handmade Kashmir Hand-Knotted Carpet typically ranges from ₹8,000 to ₹10,00,000, depending on size, detail and the artisan.
- How do I care for a Kashmir Hand-Knotted Carpet piece?
- Keep Kashmir Hand-Knotted Carpet out of prolonged direct sunlight and damp, and dust it gently. Because each piece is handmade from natural materials, slight variations are part of its character.
Related crafts
GI-certified authenticity
Rooted in India’s registered craft traditions
Artisan-direct
Made by the makers — fair, direct earnings
Traceable provenance
Every piece carries its maker, region & origin