A hand knotted carpet of Kashmir is perhaps the most coveted craft of textile weavers, a passionately ornate work of art. Hand knotted carpet from Kashmir is a result of hundred years of research and practice which makes it a prizes item in the international trade.

Carpets from Kashmir enjoy a special place of pride among Indian Handicrafts. The designs and patterns in Kashmiri Carpets continue to be inspired by Persian and Central Asian rughs, though the influence of Indo-Asiatic art is noticeable. Kashmiri craftsmen have the remarkable ability to reproduce even the most intricate designs. It is said that Kashmiri Carpets once so charmed Maharaja Ranjit Singh that he rolled on it in great joy.

The common types of carpets that are generally produced with distinguishing Kashmiri designs are Kashan, Kirman, Ardebill, Kachar, Bokhara, Ghoum, Tabriz, Isfahan, Nain, Khursan, Djozan, Meskhim, Heriz, Joshrang, Turkuman, Meshhad, Heart, Mushk, Abad, etc. The Kashmiri carpets are weaved in different materials like silk, wool, cotton and artificial silk. The quality and therefore the prices of a carpet is determined by the number of knots to a square inch.