Hand-Knotted Ziegler Pakistani Rug, 237 × 170 cm, Wool

Overview

A Ziegler from Pakistan, measuring 237 × 170 cm. It covers approximately 4.03 m², or 7.8' × 5.6'. Ziegler rugs pair Persian pattern forms with muted, faded palettes.

Materials and construction

Construction: wool in the pile over a cotton foundation. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Weight is given as ap.10kg.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. Large enough to hold a full seating group.

Fineness of the knotting

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.

How it reads

It is catalogued under red and orange. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.

Age and condition

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. As a contemporary piece the pile is still even and largely unwalked.