Mamluk Pakistani Rug — hand-knotted, 254 × 294 cm, Wool

The piece in short

Hand-knotted in Pakistan: a Mamluk of 254 × 294 cm. The covered area is about 7.47 m² (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. At this size the rug defines the room rather than accenting it.

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.

On the colourway

The stated colourway is red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.