Mamluk Pakistani Rug — hand-knotted, 176 × 237 cm, Wool

At a glance

This Mamluk comes from Pakistan and measures 176 × 237 cm. The covered area is about 4.17 m² (5.8' × 7.8').

Materials and construction

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

Size and placement

A size where sofa and armchairs can rest their front legs on the rug.

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

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