Samarkand Pakistani Rug — hand-knotted, 102 × 154 cm, Wool

The piece in short

A Samarkand from Pakistan, measuring 102 × 154 cm. That is roughly 1.57 m² of floor, about 3.3' × 5.1'.

What it is made of

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. In the mid range the pattern stays clearly legible without making the rug delicate.

Colour and appearance

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