Hand-Knotted Samarkand Pakistani Rug, 173 × 238 cm, Wool

At a glance

Origin Pakistan, format 173 × 238 cm — a Samarkand made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 4.12 m² (5.7' × 7.8').

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 rug is rectangular. At this size it anchors a living room as the central surface.

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.

Period

Stated condition: new.