Kashmir Silk Carpets
Hand-knotted Kashmir silk and wool carpets with fine knot density.
Sourcing kashmir silk carpets from India
Crafted in Silk / Wool, Kashmir Silk Carpets sit within India's jute & natural fibers export base, produced across Srinagar (Jammu and Kashmir). Srinagar anchors the supply, with its own FOB, MOQ and lead-time economics listed below.
Indicative pricing runs $60.00–$600.00 per sqm at minimum orders from 20 units, with 60–120-day production lead times before ocean freight. Under India's RoDTEP scheme, exporters recover 2% of FOB in embedded-duty refunds — part of why landed cost runs about 22% below comparable China sourcing. For customs, kashmir silk carpets are classified under HS 5701.
A buyer's guide to sourcing kashmir silk carpets from India
Practical detail for importers — what to check on quality, how the product varies, and the compliance and documentation that applies in export markets.
What to inspect before shipment
Kashmiri hand-knotted carpets are a registered GI and among the finest made. Quality turns on knots per square inch (often very high on silk pieces), evenness of pile, design fidelity and the authenticity of the silk. Request a burn/authenticity check where pure silk is claimed, and inspect the back for genuine individual knotting.
Variants and customization
Available in pure silk, silk-on-cotton and silk-wool in traditional Persian, tree-of-life and floral designs. Customization covers size, knot density, colourway and bespoke designs. Because pure-silk Kashmiri carpets are high-value and slow to make, confirm material, knot count and lead time carefully, and agree authentication documentation.
Compliance and export documentation
Material authenticity is the key compliance point — pure-silk claims should be backed by fibre testing, and GI provenance documented where marketed as Kashmiri. GoodWeave certification assures no child labour. Classified under HS 5701 with standard export documentation.
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Buyer FAQ
Sourcing kashmir silk carpets from India — FAQs
- Minimum order quantities for Kashmir Silk Carpets typically run 20–100 units, with pilot runs negotiable on first orders.
- Indicative FOB pricing is $60.00–$600.00 per sqm, about 22% below comparable China landed cost once tariffs and India's RoDTEP refund are factored in.
- Plan for 60–120 days production plus ocean transit. Kashmir Silk Carpets is classified under HS 5701.
- The primary hub is Srinagar, though several clusters produce it. Each hub page lists its own FOB, MOQ and lead-time economics.
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