Samarkand Pakistani Rug 85 × 282 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

Overview

Origin Pakistan, format 85 × 282 cm — a Samarkand made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 2.4 m² (2.8' × 9.3').

Materials and construction

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

Format and use

This size typically covers the floor in front of a 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.

How it reads

Colour is recorded as multicolour. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.