Samarkand Pakistani Rug 83 × 250 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

The piece in short

Origin Pakistan, format 83 × 250 cm — a Samarkand made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 2.08 m² (2.7' × 8.2').

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as 7-10mm.

Format and use

The format suits the space in front of a sofa, a small dining table, or a study.

On the knot count

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

Colour and appearance

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