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 is a demanding piece to weave: every knot is silk, the design must be drawn at high density, and irregularities are visible against the lustrous ground.

This piece is a new, recently woven Qum, hand-knotted in Qum, Iran from 100 % natural silk in both pile and foundation, at a density of approximately 1,000,000 knots per m² (around 645 kpsi). It carries a woven signature cartouche in the upper field — the workshop's mark — and is in new, unused condition.

The Floral Medallion — Colour and Composition

A luminous sky-blue field carries a finely drawn central floral medallion with a rosette core, framed by symmetrical pendants and answered by deep navy-and-ivory corner spandrels. Across the ground, a dense allover of Shah-Abbasi palmettes, vines and blossoms unfolds in cream, coral, soft rose and gold, with smaller accents of terracotta. A deep red border of floral scrollwork frames the field, set off by fine ivory and pale-blue guard stripes. As the light moves, the silk lustre shifts the palette — the blue ground turning from cornflower to pale azure across the surface.

Presence in the Room

At 132 × 195 cm (2.57 m²) this is a small-to-medium 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 medallion field rewards quiet, repeated viewing.
• Entrance or salon: as a focal piece at the threshold, the silk lustre adds colour and light without ornament overload.
• Wall hanging as textile art: silk pieces of this density can also be shown on the wall — the shifting light becomes part of the work.

Specifications

Responsible Origin · Label STEP

Djoharian is a Label STEP certified dealer for fair-trade knotted rugs — fair wages for the weavers and no child labour. Visit the Label STEP entry for Djoharian Teppiche →

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.

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.