Samarkand Pakistani Rug — hand-knotted, 170 × 239 cm, Wool

At a glance

This Samarkand comes from Pakistan and measures 170 × 239 cm. It covers approximately 4.06 m², or 5.6' × 7.8'.

Materials and construction

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

Size and placement

Large enough to hold a full seating group.

Knot density and quality

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