Samarkand Pakistani Rug 124 × 189 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

At a glance

This Samarkand comes from Pakistan and measures 124 × 189 cm. The covered area is about 2.34 m² (4.1' × 6.2').

What it is made of

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. This size typically covers the floor in front of a seating group.

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.

Colour and appearance

It is catalogued under multicolour. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Period

Stated condition: new.