Silk carpets are the most exotic carpets amongst all types. Lustrous appearance, bright colors, detailed patterns and dense knotting make them pieces of art. Silk carpets are most commonly the hand knotted carpets. Silk carpets Made in Pakistan are famous for their unique designs and supreme quality. Kashmiri silk carpets hold a special place in the arena. They are made in the Persian style and are known for their intricate patterns and high knot density reaching upto 400 knots per square inch. Though the craft here has been inherited from Persia, the Kashmir carpets have over the time developed original style . Usually silk carpets are called 80% silk carpets because the wrap and weft are of cotton. Elaborate patterns are created using hand knotting on the wrap. Each row of knots is followed by a weft thread. The tighter the weft, the more the durability. Even the most adept craftsmen avoid making big sized carpets, as the process is very laborious and time taking. A usual 9' by 12' silk carpet takes about six years to complete even when worked on in teams. You can check our range of Hand Made Silk Carpets Made in Pakistan on our online store.