Mamluk Pakistani Rug — hand-knotted, 129 × 172 cm, Wool

About this rug

Hand-knotted in Pakistan: a Mamluk of 129 × 172 cm. It covers approximately 2.22 m², or 4.2' × 5.6'.

What it is made of

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

Where it fits

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

Fineness of the knotting

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

The stated colourway is multicolour. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.