100% tussah silk, hand-knotted, museum-quality, artistic hanging rug tapestries converted by master artisans from paintings, photos or images in any sizes for any decorative theme and location. Countless choices range from the art of Van Gogh, Claude Monet, Klimt, Picasso and Kandinsky to the images of family symbols, cultural icons, and business logos…limited only by the imagination.

An average rug tapestry will require 30-80 colors to mix up to 1000 color shades. Besides the pleasing tactile affect, it is also moisture proof, fireproof, and insect damage proof, therefore maintaining a high value for collectors. Another advantage of using the rug tapestry as the wall art décor is that it contributes to sound proof and helps to keep a constant room temperature

History and Development

Throughout history, China has been known as the “Silk Kingdom.” By means of the ancient “Silk Road”, Chinese silk and its craftworks were spread around the world. The hand knotted silk rugs that started in the Xi Han Dynasty and reached its summit in the Tang Dynasty became the model for western countries to imitate. Based on the Chinese hand knotted silk rugs, Persian rugs were developed, and have been successful and known throughout the world.

When Chinese president Jiang Ze Ming visited Iran early in this century, he intentionally visited the Persian Rug Museum to compare its rugs with those in China. The Persian Rug Museum is large and its collections are priceless. However, in terms of design, artistic level, substance and historical origin, Chinese rugs, especially the silk hanging rugs are much superior.

Due to wars, the technology for hand knotted silk rugs almost was discontinued. In the late 70’s after the Great Cultural Revolution, the famous art professor Yuan Yun Pu , Dean of the Art Academy of Qing Hua University, and the silk rug factory in my hometown co-developed and successfully made the first modern artistic hand knotted silk hanging rug. This turned out to be a great invention and a significant contribution to the world of art. It is the ultimate combination of Chinese traditional craft and modern art. Eager to show the world this art invention, Professor Yuan showed the rug in New York Styria Studio art show. When the rug arrived at the show, critics were so amazed by the detailed art work, the fine piles and smooth surface that they couldn’t help touching it and admiring it.

Ever since the development of the silk artistic hanging rug, hundreds of artists have had their artworks converted into silk artistic hanging rugs. These artworks have been displayed at high-end art galleries; prestigious universities like Harvard University, Qinghai University, Beijing University, and Shanghai Foreign Language University, State Guesthouses, government lobbies and famous art museums like the New York Modern Art Museum and the American Modern Arts & Crafts Museum. Ever since its development, silk artistic hanging rugs have been valued as national treasures to be presented to the United Nations, the Olympic Committee, and many other world organizations. Ever since its development, the silk artistic hanging rugs have been recognized and collected by world leaders like former U.S. President Bill Clinton, Hong Kong Chief Executive, Dong Jian Hua, and former Chinese leader, Deng Xiao Ping.

Directed by Li Yu Kun, the only active Great Master of Arts and Crafts in China, ensures the quality of the rug tapestry.

Technical specifications and quality of the product

The silk rug tapestries include 120, 150, 180, and 200 lines. A 200 line product means that on each square foot there are 200 warps, based on which 200 knots are made for each row to form the piles, and then a weft is added to keep the piles in place. In other words, 200-line means 40,000 (200 x 200) knots are tied on each square foot or 278 KPSI (knots per square inch). 180 lines is equivalent to 225 KPSI, 150 lines is equivalent to 156 KPSI and 120 is equivalent to100 KPSI. Higher line count means more knots (pixels) and finer piles.

After years of experimentation, tussah silk was selected as the best rug tapestry fabric for its sheen, softness, and resilience. As a result, the rug tapestry has a gorgeous luster and vibrant colors. The piles are dense, fine, and smooth when touched. Besides the pleasing tactile affect, it is also moisture proof, fireproof, and insect damage proof, therefore maintaining a high value for collectors. Another advantage of using the rug tapestry as the wall décor is that it is sound proof and can help to keep a constant room temperature.

To verify authenticity, a collection certificate is provided for any products purchased from Artisan’s Rug Tapestry. The collection certificate includes the theme of the artwork, the name of the original artist, material, line counts, dimensions, total knots, production period, and the signature and seal of Yukun Li, the only active Great Master of Arts and Crafts in China, who is responsible for the production.

The main procedures to produce a rug tapestry: View Gallery to see how the hanging rug tapestries are made

1. Convert the artwork into blue prints
2. Determine the colors and color shades needed for a rug tapestry
3. Dye the silk to the desired colors
4. Wrap the warp around the loom
5. Copy the blue print onto a warp
6. Prepare silk thread for rug tapestry piles
7. Hand knot the rug tapestry according to the blue prints, color codes and the original art by a skilled craftsman
8. Examine the rug tapestry and compare it with the original art work, making adjustments if necessary
9. Shear the surface of the rug tapestry to have a very fine and smooth surface
10. Trim the edges and sew the hooks