The Qum Silk Masterpiece Rug occupies the highest level of Persian textile art, a world where beauty, precision and spiritual imagination meet. Woven in the city of Qum in central Persia, these silk carpets became the standard for perfection during the twentieth century, admired for their technical brilliance, luminous colour and artistic refinement. The Rug Shop is proud to offer a rare and exceptional example, fully executed in one hundred percent pure Persian silk, with a knot count of one hundred and ten knots per square centimeter and signed by the master weaver Eshahgi. The signature assures the lineage of a weaving house known for integrity, taste and mastery.
What sets a Qum Silk Masterpiece Rug apart is the unique way silk allows both clarity and radiance. Silk reflects light, and when knotted with such density, the surface becomes almost painterly. Colours shift gently as one moves around the rug. At one angle it glows with intensity, at another it softens into calm. This play of light is not decorative excess. It is part of the aesthetic intention. The weaver has not simply made a rug. They have created an object that responds to light like fine art.
The knot count of this Qum Silk Masterpiece Rug indicates extreme technical discipline. One hundred and ten knots per square centimeter means that every curve, every leaf, every petal can be rendered with absolute clarity. Many Persian rugs use wool for pile and cotton for structure, but a true Qum Silk Masterpiece Rug demands silk throughout because nothing else matches its ability to hold the geometry and the grace of the design. The result is a textile that feels soft, strong and entirely alive.
The design language of the Qum Silk Masterpiece Rug often carries echoes of classical Persian poetry. Gardens, blossoms, trees of life and spiritual symbols appear with great sensitivity. This particular example expresses harmony and elegance rather than opulence. The floral motifs feel balanced and organic, always guided toward a centre, always returning to a sense of unity. There is a contemplative quality to the composition, as if the weaver intended the viewer to see a living world that is peaceful and complete.
The signature of Eshahgi confirms the authorship of a recognised master in Qum weaving circles. A signed Qum Silk Masterpiece Rug is not just a beautiful object. It is a certified work from a specific atelier, one that has its own history of excellence. The signature is a guarantee of both quality and intention. It tells you that this rug was made not for the mass market but for a discerning collector who appreciates the tradition of Persian silk weaving.
The great advantage of a Qum Silk Masterpiece Rug is that it is both extremely collectible and remarkably robust. Silk, despite its softness, is among the strongest natural fibers. When knotted correctly it can last for many generations. Collectors often treat these rugs as heirlooms because they do not simply carry design. They carry the cultural memory of the Persian aesthetic, which has always been invested in the idea of beauty as a form of knowledge.
The colours in this Qum Silk Masterpiece Rug are rich and harmonious. Whether using soft ivory, deep navy, rose, sage or gold, the palette is arranged with sensitivity so that each shade finds its place in the visual conversation. There are no harsh transitions and no careless contrasts. Everything is deliberate. Persian silk dyes are known for their clarity and brightness, and when applied to a composition of this refinement, they elevate the rug to a true work of art.
The spiritual component of the Qum Silk Masterpiece Rug cannot be ignored. In the Persian worldview, a garden is not simply a garden. It is an image of paradise, a space where order, beauty and divine intelligence are made visible. Silk is associated with purity and radiance. To walk on such a rug is not simply to enjoy luxury. It is to place oneself inside a symbolic world shaped by centuries of philosophical and artistic reflection.
Collectors who seek a Qum Silk Masterpiece Rug value them for more than status. They value them for the technical intelligence, the aesthetic balance and the extraordinary craftsmanship that is almost impossible to reproduce today. Machine production can imitate design but it cannot imitate spirit. A true Qum silk carpet holds the presence of its weaver, the patience of its making and the cultural depth of the Persian imagination.
At The Rug Shop we view this Qum Silk Masterpiece Rug as a pinnacle of Persian textile culture. It is rare, signed, perfectly executed and composed entirely of natural Persian silk. It has an extraordinary knot count, flawless clarity and a refined artistic personality. For the collector who seeks beauty with intellect, elegance with substance and cultural presence in a living form, this rug stands as a genuine achievement.
To see a Qum Silk Masterpiece Rug is to see art in textile form. To own one is to inherit a tradition that continues to define excellence.
Qum Silk Masterpiece Rug – The Rug Shop
