Kashmiri Carpet Heritage, GI Authenticity & Artisans
Rooted in the
Valley of Artisans
Since 1991, The Kashmir Knot has brought the most exquisite handcrafted textiles from the heart of the Kashmir Valley to homes across the world. Founded by Ghulam Mohammad Joo, the house was born from a deep respect for Kashmir's master craftsmen and a desire to carry their work with dignity to families across the world.
In loving memory of Ghulam Mohammad Joo, founder of The Kashmir Knot, who passed away on 16 September 2016. His eye for craft, his fairness toward artisans, and his belief in Kashmiri handwork remain the quiet foundation of everything we do.
Every shawl that bears our name is woven on a handloom from the finest Changthangi Pashmina, sourced directly from nomadic herders in Ladakh. Every carpet is hand-knotted by artisans who begin their apprenticeship at the age of twelve, spending years mastering the intricate Persian and Mughal-inspired motifs that define Kashmiri carpet-making.
We are proud holders of the Geographical Indication (GI) certification — a testament to the authenticity and provenance of every piece we create.
Ghulam Mohammad Joo's legacy lives in the way each piece is selected: patiently, honestly, and with respect for the hands that made it.
We look for balance first: field, border, colour, knot clarity, pile condition, and whether the piece can live gracefully in a real home.
Instead of pushing every piece as rare, we tell you what suits the room, what needs care, and what should be avoided for heavy use.
What you receive with a serious piece
Fine carpets and shawls need more than beautiful photographs. Before purchase, we can share close-ups, condition notes, material guidance, care instructions, and a written piece summary for your records.
Code, name, material, size, origin notes, and close-up details can be shared before confirmation.
For hand-knotted and handwoven pieces, we explain the craft, fibre, and visual character plainly.
Send a room photo and we will suggest scale, colour fit, and which piece carries the space best.
Care instructions are available for carpets and Pashmina shawls so the piece can age properly.
Availability, quoted price, selected serial code, size, and payment route are confirmed with you personally.
We prepare the order note, certificate details where applicable, care guidance, and shipping coordination.
You can message us for placement advice, cleaning questions, or long-term care decisions.
This is the certificate format we can prepare with the customer or weaver name, piece code, material, size, and the final purchase details for the selected carpet or shawl.
A thousand hands
before yours
Every piece from The Kashmir Knot travels a long and sacred journey — from mountain pasture to the hands of our artisans, and finally to you.
Fibre Sourcing
We source only Changthangi Pashmina from the high-altitude plateaus of Ladakh, at elevations above 14,000 feet. The fine under-fleece is combed — never sheared — to preserve its integrity.
Hand Spinning
Village craftswomen spin the de-haired fibre into yarn on a traditional wooden yinder (spinning wheel). This process cannot be mechanised without compromising the thread's warmth and softness.
Natural Dyeing
Our dye masters use plant-based dyes — walnut shells, indigo, pomegranate rind, and saffron — to achieve Kashmir's iconic jewel-toned palette. The colours deepen beautifully with age.
Weaving or Knotting
On handlooms for shawls, or on vertical looms for carpets, the woven structure takes shape row by row. A single square inch of a fine carpet may contain over 900 hand-tied knots.
Embroidery & Finishing
Sozni embroidery — so delicate it is indistinguishable on both sides of the fabric — is applied by master needle-workers. Finally, the piece is washed, blocked, and inspected.
We make time — suspended in wool and silk,
knotted into something eternal."
Worn across
generations
I have owned Pashminas from across the world. Nothing — nothing — compares to the quality of The Kashmir Knot. My shawl is fifteen years old and grows softer each winter.
The carpet I purchased for my study has become the centrepiece of my home. The colours, the motifs, the density of the pile — it is more alive than a painting. Pure art underfoot.
I gifted a Sozni shawl to my mother for her 70th birthday. She wept when she unwrapped it. The craftsmanship is unlike anything available in the West. A true family heirloom.
Towfiq Hussain's guidance was incredible. He helped me understand the colours, scale, and character of the rug before I bought it. It now lives at Green Mountain Linen Store in Vermont, where people stop to admire it.
