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Qum Rugs

Qum Rugs

Shop Persian Qum rugs, also spelled Qom or Ghom, in pure silk and fine kork wool. Many are signed in the border by their workshop, and every piece is hand-knotted, one of a kind and photographed exactly as it will arrive. Free shipping and returns across the US and Canada.

Persian Qum Rugs

Qum rugs are famous for two things: pure silk pile and craftsmanship at the very top of Persian weaving. Knot counts run from 600 to 1000 per square inch, the designs come from master artists, and the best workshops sign their work in the border. Silk takes dye with a depth and shine wool cannot match, and a fine Qum shifts its colors as you walk around it. Every Qum on this page is hand-knotted, one-of-a-kind, and photographed exactly as it will arrive.

Alongside the pure silks, Qum weaves kork wool pieces to the same standard, soft lamb's wool on silk foundations with silk lighting the details. Whichever material, the quality shows the same way: crisp drawing, perfect symmetry, edges finished like jewelry. Signed pieces are verified before listing, so the name you pay for is the name you get. Our complete guide to Qum rugs covers the workshops and what to look for.

Most Qums come in smaller sizes, 2x3 through 4x6, which suits how people use them: on the floor in quieter rooms, or on the wall, where a silk Qum holds its own against fine art. For kindred fineness across Persia's other great workshop cities, Persian Nain rugs answer in ivory and indigo wool traced with silk, and Isfahan rugs in kork wool on silk foundations. Questions about a specific piece or signature: call or chat, any hour.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Qum rug?

A Qum rug comes from the city of Qom, south of Tehran. Weaving there is young by Persian standards: the workshops grew in the twentieth century and quickly became known for very fine silk rugs with dense knotting and detailed floral, garden and hunting designs.

Silk or kork wool: what is the difference?

Pure silk gives the finest detail and a sheen that shifts as you walk around the rug. Kork wool is especially soft wool from the neck and shoulders of the sheep. It is more forgiving underfoot and often combined with silk highlights. Our Qum collection includes both.

Can you walk on a silk Qum rug?

Yes, in quieter rooms such as a bedroom, study or formal living room. For entryways, kitchens and hallways a kork wool Qum is the better choice. Many owners hang smaller silk pieces as wall art.

How much does a Qum silk rug cost?

Size, knot density, signature and condition set the price. Here, prices currently run from a few hundred dollars for small silk mats to six figures for large signed masterpieces.

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