Bakhtiari Pakistani Rug — hand-knotted, 305 × 392 cm, Wool

The piece in short

A Bakhtiari from Pakistan, measuring 305 × 392 cm. That is roughly 11.96 m² of floor, about 10' × 12.9'.

What it is made of

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as 10-12mm.

Format and use

At this size the rug defines the room rather than accenting it.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². In the mid range the pattern stays clearly legible without making the rug delicate.

Colour and appearance

The stated colourway is blue / Türkis. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.