Samarkand Pakistani Rug 248 × 342 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

About this rug

Origin Pakistan, format 248 × 342 cm — a Samarkand made entirely by hand. That is roughly 8.48 m² of floor, about 8.1' × 11.2'.

Materials and construction

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

Where it fits

At this size the rug defines the room rather than accenting it.

Knot density and quality

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 blue / Türkis. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.