Mamluk Pakistani Rug — hand-knotted, 103 × 146 cm, Wool

Overview

Hand-knotted in Pakistan: a Mamluk of 103 × 146 cm. That is roughly 1.5 m² of floor, about 3.4' × 4.8'.

Construction

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

Where it fits

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

On the knot count

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