Hand-Knotted Mamluk Pakistani Rug, 174 × 239 cm, Wool

The piece in short

Origin Pakistan, format 174 × 239 cm — a Mamluk made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 4.16 m² (5.7' × 7.8').

Materials and construction

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

Format and use

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

Knot density and quality

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

Age

Stated condition: new.