Samarkand Pakistani Rug — hand-knotted, 98 × 152 cm, Wool

At a glance

This Samarkand comes from Pakistan and measures 98 × 152 cm. It covers approximately 1.49 m², or 3.2' × 5'.

Materials and construction

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

Format and use

The format suits the space in front of a sofa, a small dining table, or a study.

On the knot count

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.

On the colourway

The stated colourway is multicolour. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.