Samarkand Pakistani Rug 248 × 308 cm in Wool, hand-knotted

Overview

Origin Pakistan, format 248 × 308 cm — a Samarkand made entirely by hand. That is roughly 7.64 m² of floor, about 8.1' × 10.1'.

Construction

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

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. A format for large rooms, with space for an entire seating arrangement.

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 300,000–399,999 knots/m². At this density even small-scale motifs can be worked out cleanly.

Colour and appearance

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

Age and condition

Stated condition: new.