Qum Rugs

Fine Iranian Silk Qum rugs are the center of the most luxurious modern Persian weaving. Production only began in the 1930s, but Qum quickly became famous for its all-silk rugs. These pieces have incredibly high knot densities, allowing for staggering detail that looks almost like a photograph or a fine painting.

Common designs include the “Garden Compartment,” intricate hunting scenes, and prayer niche motifs. A silk Qum rug is a jewel-like masterpiece with a shimmering finish. Because of their value and delicate nature, they are often used as wall hangings or in low-traffic “jewel box” rooms.

Qum rugs represent the pinnacle of modern Persian weaving, renowned globally for their exceptionally fine knot density and brilliant use of natural silk. These exquisite pieces typically feature traditional medallion or pictorial designs executed with remarkable clarity; discover more about the significance of these masterful pieces in our guide to rugs of Persia and Iran, and learn why the quality of silk is so critical in Qum weaving.