Samarkand Pakistani Rug — hand-knotted, 102 × 150 cm, Wool

At a glance

Hand-knotted in Pakistan: a Samarkand of 102 × 150 cm. The covered area is about 1.53 m² (3.3' × 4.9').

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as 5-7mm.

Where it fits

This size typically covers the floor in front of a seating group.

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 red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.