Samarkand Pakistani Rug 153 × 197 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

About this rug

Origin Pakistan, format 153 × 197 cm — a Samarkand made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 3.01 m² (5' × 6.5').

Construction

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

Size and placement

At this size it anchors a living room as the central surface.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². This knot density balances pattern definition against hard-wearing construction.

On the colourway

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