Samarkand Pakistani Rug — hand-knotted, 173 × 239 cm, Wool

Overview

Origin Pakistan, format 173 × 239 cm — a Samarkand made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 4.13 m² (5.7' × 7.8').

Construction

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

Format and use

A size where sofa and armchairs can rest their front legs on the rug.

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 300,000–399,999 knots/m². Knotting at this density allows detailed drawing and soft transitions between colours.

Colour and appearance

It is catalogued under red and orange. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.