Samarkand Pakistani Rug 82 × 122 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

At a glance

Hand-knotted in Pakistan: a Samarkand of 82 × 122 cm. The covered area is about 1 m² (2.7' × 4').

Construction

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

Size and placement

At this size it works as an entryway mat or a bedside rug.

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.