{"product_id":"dragon-imperial-silk-china-rug-5x8-15732","title":"Dragon Imperial Silk China Rug 5 × 8 ft (240 × 160 cm) Orange Blue | 15732","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 · Imperial Dragon\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 Silk Rug\u003cbr\u003e240 × 160 cm · Mandarin Orange \u0026amp; Indigo\u003c\/h1\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"font-style:italic;color:#555;margin:0;\"\u003eThe imperial five-clawed dragon — once reserved for the Emperor of China alone — hand-knotted in Kathmandu from 80% Chinese Matka mulberry silk at approximately 150 kpsi.\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;\"\u003eThe Imperial Dragon: History and Symbolism\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more than six thousand years the dragon has stood at the centre of Chinese culture, evolving from an agrarian rain-and-water omen into the supreme emblem of imperial power. From the Yuan dynasty onward — by an edict of 1315 — the two-horned, \u003cstrong\u003efive-clawed dragon\u003c\/strong\u003e (the \u003cem\u003elóng\u003c\/em\u003e, 龍) was reserved for the exclusive use of the Emperor, the “Son of Heaven.” Princes and nobles were permitted only the four-clawed dragon; lower ranks fewer still. Under the Ming and Qing dynasties the rule was enforced absolutely — to depict a five-clawed golden dragon outside the imperial circle was treated as treason. These dragons appeared on the Emperor’s robes and throughout the halls of the \u003cstrong\u003eForbidden City\u003c\/strong\u003e in Beijing, chasing the flaming pearl of wisdom amid rain-bringing clouds, soaring over the peaks and waves that symbolised the land under heaven.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rug carries that iconography in full. At its heart, a \u003cstrong\u003ecentral roundel\u003c\/strong\u003e holds a single dragon pursuing the \u003cstrong\u003eflaming pearl\u003c\/strong\u003e, framed by scrolling cloud bands; \u003cstrong\u003efour further five-clawed dragons\u003c\/strong\u003e animate the corners of the field — five dragons in all, the classic imperial arrangement of one sovereign dragon encircled by four. The composition is bound by a dramatic \u003cstrong\u003eradiating ray border\u003c\/strong\u003e in orange and indigo, an unusual and striking frame that reads almost as a halo of light around the imperial field, with an inner cloud-band guard stripe.\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, in the Tibetan knotting tradition, at a fine density of approximately \u003cstrong\u003e150 knots per square inch (kpsi, ≈ 232,500 knots\/m²)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the resolution required to render the dragons’ claws, scales and the filigree of the cloud bands with precision. The composition is \u003cstrong\u003e80% fine Chinese Matka mulberry silk and 20% Tibetan highland wool\u003c\/strong\u003e: the silk delivers a brilliant, almost lacquered lustre that shifts with the light, while the wool gives the rug its body and resilience underfoot. The yarn is hand-spun — a technique now rare in the wider Nepalese industry — and the slight irregularity of hand-spun silk is precisely what gives the surface its living, three-dimensional depth. A special \u003cstrong\u003ehigh-low shearing\u003c\/strong\u003e with contour-cut outlines sets the silk passages slightly above the lower wool ground, lending the dragons added relief and a shifting, sculptural play of light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palette — \u003cstrong\u003emandarin orange, indigo blue and cappuccino-beige\u003c\/strong\u003e — echoes the imperial colour tradition of China: warm, majestic, and timelessly elegant.\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\u003e240 × 160 cm (3.8 m²)\u003c\/strong\u003e this is a powerful anchor for refined interiors. Three contexts in which this silk dragon rug reaches its full effect:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContemporary maximalism:\u003c\/strong\u003e a colour-rich statement against pared-back modern furniture in marble, concrete or smoked oak.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExecutive suite or penthouse:\u003c\/strong\u003e brings authority, cultural depth and refinement into a representative study or living space.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTextile wall art:\u003c\/strong\u003e the fineness of the silk and the precision of the knotting make this an outstanding candidate for a representative wall hanging, where the shifting lustre becomes part of the work.\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 Dragon 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;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eHand-knotted in Kathmandu, Nepal, in the Tibetan tradition\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;\"\u003eImperial dragon — five five-clawed dragons with flaming pearl\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;\"\u003eWeave\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eHand-knotted, hand-spun yarn, high-low contour shearing, Tibetan knotting tradition\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. 150 kpsi (≈ 232,500 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;\"\u003eMaterial (pile)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e80% Chinese Matka mulberry silk, 20% 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 (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;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e240 × 160 cm (approx. 5 × 8 ft)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;color:#666;\"\u003eArea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003e3.8 m² (medium format)\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;\"\u003eColours\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px 10px;border-bottom:1px solid #eee;\"\u003eMandarin orange, indigo blue and cappuccino-beige\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#15732\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;\"\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 — combining the brilliance of mulberry silk with a softer, more tactile hand.\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 high-low contour shearing?\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:10px 0 0;\"\u003eThe silk passages of the design are left standing slightly higher than the surrounding wool ground, and the outlines between colours are carved by hand with a contour cut. This gives the dragons and cloud bands a raised, sculptural relief, and the lustrous silk catches the light against the matt wool for a shifting, three-dimensional effect.\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 silk-rich 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 constructions — no dry cleaning. Avoid prolonged direct sunlight over the years, as silk can lose colour intensity over time. Blot spills immediately with cold water and a light cotton cloth, never rub.\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":44573011640587,"sku":"15732","price":33259.0,"currency_code":"SAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/5721\/1781\/files\/15732-imperial-china-rug-000.jpg?v=1754583370","url":"https:\/\/the-rug-merchant.com\/en-sa\/products\/dragon-imperial-silk-china-rug-5x8-15732","provider":"Djoharian","version":"1.0","type":"link"}