Mamluk Pakistani Rug — hand-knotted, 252 × 294 cm, Wool

Overview

A Mamluk from Pakistan, measuring 252 × 294 cm. That is roughly 7.41 m² of floor, about 8.3' × 9.6'.

What it is made of

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

Format and use

The rug is square. A large format for open-plan rooms or formal reception spaces.

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 300,000–399,999 knots/m². At this density even small-scale motifs can be worked out cleanly.

Colour and appearance

It is catalogued under red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.