GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -It was in to Kashmir to train the local inhabitants. In Kashmir, carpet designs are identified by the names of carpet weaving centres in Iran such as Kirman, Kashan, Meshad, Ardabil, etc.

Detailed explanation-2: -Handmade Kashmiri carpets are known for their unique designs, quality, and durability. They can fetch hundreds of dollars on the international market, and up until a few years ago, weavers could make a decent living. But the wages have since dropped to a pittance, threatening to put an end to a centuries-old craft.

Detailed explanation-3: -All Kashmir Carpets are hand woven by tying knots on the warp strands. There are different types of knots used in carpet weaving mostly symmetrical and asymmetrical, the latter being the most commonly used one. The value of the carpet is directly proportional to the number of knots in the carpet.