Mamluk Pakistani Rug — hand-knotted, 129 × 182 cm, Wool

Overview

A Mamluk from Pakistan, measuring 129 × 182 cm. It covers approximately 2.35 m², or 4.2' × 6'.

What it is made of

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

Size and placement

A format for a smaller room, or the area directly in front of a sofa.

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

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.