How to Choose Silk Kum for Your Entrance – Video and Long-Term Customer Feedback

The other day, I received a call asking, "Is it okay to put a silk rug in the entryway?" My immediate, somewhat unusual, response was, "Many people have been using them for ten years with no problems."

I imagine many specialty stores would recommend wool or Gabbeh for entryway mats, citing their reliability. The entryway is a high-traffic area, stepped on with outdoor shoes, where wet shoes are removed on rainy days. I understand this sentiment completely. However, based on my years of experience observing customers' entryways, there have been many instances where I've felt that silk, in particular, is well-suited for this space.

Amidst claims that "wool is safest" for entryway mats

Almost without exception, customers who have visited several rug stores say they were advised to choose "Gabbeh or wool for the entryway." Durability, price, and ease of maintenance are all characteristics well-suited for an entryway.

Golestan primarily deals in silk rugs from Qom, and we don't have many 100% wool items. This isn't due to a passive reason like "we don't handle wool here," but rather an active reason: "Qom silk is the selection I have seen firsthand in its place of origin for many years." For those looking for 100% wool, I openly suggest they consider other Persian rug specialty stores.

That said, when I listen to customer feedback, the impressions of those who have placed silk rugs in their entryways are surprisingly strong.

Why tightly woven silk is strong in the entryway

Silk rugs from Qom are woven at a density of 800,000 to 1.3 million knots per square meter. The fine threads and tight weave result in a short pile and minimal gaps.

How this benefits the entryway is best explained by our customers' voices.

I'm surprised how much a single rug can change the mood. This is my second entryway rug, and since switching to a Persian rug, I no longer worry about dust and dirt accumulating in this high-traffic area. Because it's tightly woven, fine dust doesn't get trapped. The fact that vacuuming alone is sufficient is a testament to the excellence of a Persian rug.

"Because it's tightly woven, fine dust doesn't get trapped." I believe this is a genuine insight from someone who has used many entryway mats. The densely packed, fine silk threads prevent outdoor dust from penetrating deep into the rug, allowing it to remain on the surface for easy vacuuming.

Additionally, silk is a material that resists static electricity. Synthetic fiber mats tend to stir up dust around your feet when entering and exiting, but silk minimizes this. This is another point often highlighted by our long-term customers.

From video confirmation to the entryway — A case from a distant customer

Here's feedback from a customer who ordered online from a distant location.

It arrived safely, and I carefully placed the rug in the entryway. It's a very beautiful rug. I truly appreciate being able to purchase it with such peace of mind after seeing so many videos.

Instead of visiting the store, this customer chose their rug after repeatedly checking its appearance via video. Videos effectively convey the characteristic of silk where "the color changes with the angle," making video confirmation particularly suitable for areas like entryways, where the lighting changes throughout the day.

When I laid it in the entryway, it blended in perfectly, as if it had always been there. It's vibrant yet subdued, and just looking at it lifts my spirits. Due to the current situation and the long distance, we couldn't visit the store, so the videos on the website were extremely helpful.

Adding a small touch of beauty to daily comings and goings

The entryway has brightened up, and I feel comforted every day when I come home and see something I love. It looks different when you change its orientation.

"It looks different when you change its orientation." This refers to the directional luster of silk. Since the light entering the entryway changes between morning and evening, the shifting expressions unique to silk add a small joy to daily comings and goings.

It was the perfect size for our entryway. I liked the old one too, but this one brightened things up and was a nice change of pace.

The entryway is the first place you see in your home. I have repeatedly received feedback that a single 60x90cm rug can change one's mood every morning.

A piece that seems "too good for a mat"

The rug arrived safely today. I immediately placed it in the entryway. It's even more beautiful than I imagined, which made me very happy.

This customer chose a piece from the Albar workshop, one of Qom's most prestigious, to use as an entryway mat. While at first glance it might seem "excessively luxurious," their thought was to have "a beautiful piece" precisely because it's a place they pass through every day.

It arrived. It's so elegant and grand that it almost feels too precious to use as a mat. I absolutely love it.

I can't count how many times I've heard people say, "It's too good for a mat." Every time I hear it, I'm reminded that the entryway isn't just a passageway but the "face of the home." I believe it's actually a very natural feeling to want to place something special at the entrance of your home.

When I leave, the dignified colors that catch my eye in the entryway instantly make me feel elegant, no matter how rushed I am. My posture straightens, my gaze lifts, and I feel like a madam under a spell heading out. When I return home, the beautiful cobalt blue and the surrounding golden weave welcome my tired self.

This customer's words best illustrate why the luxury of placing silk in the entryway exists. It's a place that makes you stand tall when you leave and welcomes you when you return tired. The cobalt blue and gold weave of silk transform daily comings and goings into a "daily ritual."

Approximate size for entryway rugs

The traditional name for rugs used as entryway mats is "Poshti." These are small pieces, approximately 60x90cm, sometimes 50x80cm. In Qom, they have been woven as mini-mats for entryways or in front of sofas. You can view our current selection of approximately 60x90cm pieces here.

Watching the video will give you a better sense of the size and thickness. Most people choose a size that fits well, considering the width of their entryway and where they take off their shoes.

Things to check before choosing

Here are a few guidelines I've shared with customers for many years when choosing a silk rug for their entryway:

• Extremely thin rugs may rub against the door when it opens and closes. Check the actual thickness in a video.
• Either place a non-slip pad underneath or choose a size that fits perfectly across the entryway's width.
• Entryways often receive direct sunlight from the west or east. Color fading can be prevented by rotating the rug 180 degrees every six months.
• Do not step on it directly with wet shoes. This is the most important point.

Placing silk in the entryway is certainly a "luxurious" choice. However, I believe "luxury" isn't about the price, but rather about the slight uplift in mood you feel every time you see your entryway in the morning.

If you're interested, perhaps the quickest way to proceed is to first view the actual items through video.

Works related to this article

Here are a few examples of approximately 60x90cm silk Persian rugs currently available for use in an entryway. For more details, please see our 60x90cm size list or silk works list.

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