Samarkand Pakistani Rug 171 × 232 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

At a glance

Origin Pakistan, format 171 × 232 cm — a Samarkand made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 3.97 m², or 5.6' × 7.6'.

Materials and construction

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

Size and placement

Large enough to hold a full seating group.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². In the mid range the pattern stays clearly legible without making the rug delicate.

Colour and appearance

It is catalogued under multicolour. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.