Hand-Knotted Wool Mamluk Pakistani Rug, 149 × 200 cm

The piece in short

Origin Pakistan, format 149 × 200 cm — a Mamluk made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 2.98 m², or 4.9' × 6.6'.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 5-7mm.

Size and placement

The format suits the space in front of a sofa, a small dining table, or a study.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 300,000–399,999 knots/m². At this density even small-scale motifs can be worked out cleanly.

Colour and appearance

It is catalogued under red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.