15731-1 Dragon Carpet Imperial Silk China hand-knotted Kansu Style

The Forbidden City in Beijing was home to a multitude of rare and fine silk carpets. A popular motif were dragons, often framed by a band of clouds - border. After the revolution, most of the pieces made their way to Europe and the USA, where they are sometimes offered at auctions and now achieve impressively high prices.

Our collection of luxurious works in the style of the imperial carpets of China are made in Nepal by excellent artesans. Our Collection includes a variety of designs and color palettes, we use the original style as a guide to reflect the magnificence and beauty of these rugs.

For this piece, 80% of the finest matka silk from China and 20% of Tibetan highland wool were used, the yarn was spun by hand in order to achieve the incomparable appearance.

The feel is particularly soft and cozy thanks to the use of the finest materials. The carpet is approx. 08-10 mm high.

Kansu Design rug hand-knotted in imperial style.
Design: 5 dragons and a cloudband border
Collection: Djoharian Design
Colors: Burgundy, Blue, Beige, Tan
Material: Chinese matka silk and Tibetan highland wool
Knot density: Super fine 150 knots per inch² / 232500 knots m²
Delivery: circa 3 - 4 month after confirmed order and paid 30% downpayment. 
Size: Available to order in the desired size. Other color combinations are possible.
Underfloor heating: Suitable
Rug Pad: Yes, recommended on smooth floors. You can find our carpet underlays here: Carpet underlay, carpet stop
Care: vacuum cleaning, professional carpet washing, no dry cleaning
Fair Trade: Yes, Step Fair Trade Carpets label, no child labor, ecologically compatible production. We are Label Step Fair Trade Partner.