Hand-Knotted Wool Samarkand Pakistani Rug, 87 × 300 cm

Overview

Origin Pakistan, format 87 × 300 cm — a Samarkand made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 2.61 m², or 2.9' × 9.8'.

Construction

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

Format and use

This size typically covers the floor in front of a seating group.

On the knot count

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.

On the colourway

Colour is recorded as multicolour. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.