Provenance and Knotting Tradition

Qum (Ghom) is one of the younger Persian rug-knotting cities — production began in earnest only in the 1930s — yet its workshops became known for pure silk knotting. A Qum silk rug is a demanding weaving: every knot is silk, and the design has to be drawn at high density.

This piece was hand-knotted in Qum, Iran, approximately 30 to 40 years ago, from 100 % silk in both pile and foundation at a density of approximately 900,000 to 1,000,000 knots per m² (580 to 645 knots per inch²).

The Garden of Paradise — Colour and Composition

The composition follows the classical Garden of Paradise vocabulary — a Persian design idiom that translates the idea of a paradise garden into textile, with flowering rose bushes and songbirds in a tiered, symmetrical arrangement. A luminous gold-mustard field carries dense bouquets of roses in old rose, deep bordeaux and cream, with foliage and stems in green and small accents of light blue; songbirds animate the upper field. A deep red border with floral scrollwork frames the field, set off by cream and pale-blue guard stripes. The silk lustre shifts the palette as the light moves — the gold ground turning from honey to pale amber.

Presence in the Room

At 100 × 155 cm (1.55 m²) this is a small format — a piece for considered placement and close looking. Three contexts in which the Qum silk comes into its own:

• Reading nook or study: beside a writing desk or beneath a single armchair, the Garden of Paradise field rewards quiet, repeated viewing.
• Entrance or vestibule: as a single statement piece on the way into the home, the silk lustre adds colour without ornament overload.
• Wall hanging: silk pieces of this size can also be displayed on the wall, where the shifting light becomes part of the effect.

Specifications

Djoharian — Since 1967

With roots in the Grand Carpet Bazaar of Tehran and more than five decades of experience in the international rug trade, Djoharian has specialised in antique and designer rugs since 1967. Djoharian is also a Label STEP certified dealer for fair-trade knotted rugs (new production).

Service and Delivery

Every piece is expertly inspected in our atelier in Lohr am Main before dispatch. For expert washing and repair we offer our own professional rug cleaning service. We offer secure and fast worldwide shipping, fully insured, and personal consultation in our showroom or by video call.