Hand-Knotted Wool Samarkand Pakistani Rug, 309 × 422 cm

Overview

A Samarkand from Pakistan, measuring 309 × 422 cm. The covered area is about 13.04 m² (10.1' × 13.8').

Materials and construction

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

Format and use

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

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 300,000–399,999 knots/m². Knotting at this density allows detailed drawing and soft transitions between colours.

Colour and appearance

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