Mamluk Afghan Rug — hand-knotted, 249 × 305 cm, Wool

The piece in short

Hand-knotted in Afghanistan: a Mamluk of 249 × 305 cm. It covers approximately 7.59 m², or 8.2' × 10'.

Construction

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

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. A large format for open-plan rooms or formal reception spaces.

On the knot count

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

Colour and appearance

Colour is recorded as blue / Türkis. 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.