Samarkand Pakistani Rug 253 × 344 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

Overview

Origin Pakistan, format 253 × 344 cm — a Samarkand made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 8.7 m², or 8.3' × 11.3'.

What it is made of

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. Construction method: hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 7-10mm.

Where it fits

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

Fineness of the knotting

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

How it reads

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