{"product_id":"dragon-imperial-designer-rug-6x8-170x240-16122","title":"Dragon Imperial Designer Rug 6 × 8 ft (170 × 240 cm) Ivory Blue | 16122","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:800px;margin:0 auto;padding:25px;font-family:'Helvetica Neue',Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:#222;line-height:1.6;\"\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;padding:30px 0 25px;border-bottom:1px solid #e5e5e5;margin-bottom:30px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"font-size:0.75rem;letter-spacing:3px;color:#8b0000;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:12px;\"\u003eDjoharian Design · Kansu Imperial\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003ch1 style=\"font-size:1.6rem;font-weight:300;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:2px;margin:0 0 15px;\"\u003eDragon Imperial Designer Rug\u003cbr\u003e170 × 240 cm · Ivory \u0026amp; Blue\u003c\/h1\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;color:#555;margin:0;\"\u003eA single imperial dragon medallion in pure blue silk on an open ivory wool ground, framed by a classical Greek-key meander — hand-knotted in Nepal in the Kansu tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003eKansu — The Imperial Design Tradition\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKansu\u003c\/strong\u003e design tradition draws on the imperial Chinese vocabulary of the Ming and Qing dynasties — dragons, meander bands, lotus medallions — reinterpreted in fine highland wool and Matka silk by master weavers in Nepal. This piece is the quietest expression of that language: a single imperial \u003cstrong\u003edragon medallion\u003c\/strong\u003e floats at the centre of an open field, framed all around by a classical \u003cstrong\u003eGreek-key meander border\u003c\/strong\u003e (the \u003cem\u003eléiwén\u003c\/em\u003e, 雷紋, or “thunder pattern”). The composition is balanced, monumental, and reads with the clarity of a museum textile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003eMaterial and Craftsmanship\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece is hand-knotted in the workshops of \u003cstrong\u003eKathmandu, Nepal\u003c\/strong\u003e, on a Tibetan loom at approximately \u003cstrong\u003e100 knots per square inch (kpsi, ≈ 155,000 knots\/m²)\u003c\/strong\u003e. The open ground is knotted in \u003cstrong\u003e100% undyed Tibetan highland wool\u003c\/strong\u003e, while the dragon medallion and the meander border are picked out in \u003cstrong\u003epure Matka mulberry silk\u003c\/strong\u003e — roughly 90% wool to 10% silk overall. The contrast is one of both colour and material: the matt, ivory wool ground sets off the lustrous blue silk, which catches the light and lifts the dragon and the border into gentle relief above the surface. The silk’s living sheen — a result of hand-spun yarn — makes the medallion shift quietly between deep indigo and lighter blue as the light moves across the room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003ePresence in the Room\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003e170 × 240 cm (4.1 m²)\u003c\/strong\u003e this is a refined medium-format designer piece. Three contexts in which it reaches its full effect:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStately living room:\u003c\/strong\u003e beneath a reading chair or side seating, the imperial dragon becomes a quiet centre that defines the room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLibrary or study:\u003c\/strong\u003e the meander border and monumental composition pair naturally with leather, dark wood and books.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYacht or designer suite:\u003c\/strong\u003e the Tibetan highland wool and Matka silk pile carries a soft sheen that responds beautifully to indirect lighting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003eBespoke Service\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Kansu Imperial design can be tailored to your project. As a contemporary hand-knotted piece from our Nepalese atelier, it can be commissioned in:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom colour palette:\u003c\/strong\u003e selection from over 1,200 yarn shades, matched to fabric or paint samples.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom materials:\u003c\/strong\u003e higher silk content, or cashmere, alpaca and mohair blends for the pile.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCustom dimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e any size, from accent format to palace scale.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLead time:\u003c\/strong\u003e approximately 3 to 5 months from final approval.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/the-rug-merchant.com\/de-de\/pages\/individuelle-teppiche-sonderanfertigungen\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003ebespoke rugs page\u003c\/a\u003e for the full process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:15px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;width:35%;color:#666;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e170 × 240 cm (6 × 8 ft) · 4.1 m²\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eKansu Imperial — single dragon medallion with Greek-key meander border\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eCollection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eDjoharian Design\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eMaterial (ground)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e100% undyed Tibetan highland wool\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eMaterial (pattern)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003ePure Matka mulberry silk (approx. 90% wool, 10% silk overall)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eMaterial (warp \u0026amp; weft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e100% cotton\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eTechnique\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eHand-knotted, Tibetan loom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eKnot density\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eApprox. 100 kpsi (≈ 155,000 knots\/m²)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003ePile height\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eapprox. 8–10 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eColours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eIvory ground with deep and light blue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eEra\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eContemporary production, new, unused\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eUnderfloor heating\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eSuitable\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eBespoke sizes and colours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eAvailable on request, approx. 3–5 months lead time\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eReference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e#16122\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails open style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow are the wool and silk combined?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eThe open ground is knotted entirely in undyed Tibetan highland wool, while the dragon medallion and the meander border are worked in pure Matka mulberry silk. Because silk and wool reflect light differently, the blue pattern reads as lustrous and slightly raised against the matt ivory ground — the contrast is part of the design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWhat is Matka silk?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eMatka is a hand-spun mulberry silk with a slightly irregular, textured yarn. Unlike perfectly uniform reeled silk, Matka retains a subtle unevenness that scatters light and gives the surface depth and a living sheen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #eee;padding:12px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003csummary style=\"cursor:pointer;font-weight:600;\"\u003eHow do I care for a wool-and-silk rug?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eRegular vacuuming at reduced power preserves the pile and silk lustre — without a beater bar, in the direction of the pile. On smooth floors we recommend an anti-slip underlay. For thorough cleaning, only professional hand washing by a workshop experienced with silk-and-wool constructions — no dry cleaning. Avoid prolonged direct sunlight over the years, as silk can lose colour intensity over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003eResponsible Sourcing · Label STEP\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDjoharian is a \u003cstrong\u003eLabel STEP certified dealer\u003c\/strong\u003e for fair-trade knotted rugs — a commitment to dignified working conditions and against child labour in rug production. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/label-step.org\/dealers\/djoharian-teppiche\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eVisit the Label STEP entry for Djoharian Teppiche →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003eDjoharian — Since 1967\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith roots in the Grand Carpet Bazaar of Tehran and more than five decades of experience in the international rug trade, Djoharian has specialised in antique, designer and collector rugs since 1967.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:1.15rem;font-weight:400;letter-spacing:1px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-top:35px;\"\u003eService and Delivery\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece in the Djoharian Collection is expertly inspected in our atelier in Lohr am Main, professionally washed and shipped with a \u003cstrong\u003ecertificate of authenticity\u003c\/strong\u003e. We offer secure and fast worldwide shipping, fully insured, and personal consultation in our showroom or by video call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv style=\"text-align:center;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;margin-top:40px;padding-top:25px;\"\u003e\n  \u003cdiv style=\"color:#8b0000;font-size:0.8rem;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eSince 1967  |  Grand Carpet Bazaar Tehran  |  Label STEP Certified\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Djoharian Design","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44683069063435,"sku":"16122","price":20141.0,"currency_code":"QAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/5721\/1781\/files\/16122-dragon-rug-djoharian-000.jpg?v=1699541824","url":"https:\/\/the-rug-merchant.com\/en-qa\/products\/dragon-imperial-designer-rug-6x8-170x240-16122","provider":"Djoharian","version":"1.0","type":"link"}