Samarkand Pakistani Rug — hand-knotted, 242 × 341 cm, Wool

Overview

Origin Pakistan, format 242 × 341 cm — a Samarkand made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 8.25 m², or 7.9' × 11.2'.

Materials and construction

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

Format and use

At this size the rug defines the room rather than accenting it.

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.