Samarkand Pakistani Rug — hand-knotted, 83 × 295 cm, Wool

The piece in short

This Samarkand comes from Pakistan and measures 83 × 295 cm. That is roughly 2.45 m² of floor, about 2.7' × 9.7'.

Construction

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

Size and placement

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

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.

Colour and appearance

Colour is recorded as Braun / Gelb. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.