Hand-Knotted Wool Samarkand Pakistani Rug, 169 × 245 cm

Overview

This Samarkand comes from Pakistan and measures 169 × 245 cm. The covered area is about 4.14 m² (5.5' × 8').

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as 5-7mm.

Where it fits

A size where sofa and armchairs can rest their front legs on the rug.

Fineness of the knotting

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². This knot density balances pattern definition against hard-wearing construction.

Colour and appearance

It is catalogued under multicolour. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.