Lahore
Type: Pakistani Rug
Location: Eastern Pakistan
Knots per square meter: 160,000 - 360,000 knots
Features: High knot density, high durability, Bukhara pattern, Jardin pattern
Pile: High-quality New Zealand wool
Lahore is the second largest city in Pakistan, with a population of about 12 million. Located in the northeast, it is the capital of Punjab Province and is historically and culturally significant, having a history of over 2000 years and flourishing as the capital of many empires, including the Mughal Empire. The city is known for its magnificent palaces, beautiful gardens, and historic mosques, still rich in culture.
Quality and Features of Pakistani Rugs
Pakistani rugs are known for their special luster. Many rugs use New Zealand wool. These rugs have a silk-like sheen, yet the material is purely wool, with a high knot density and exceptional durability. Various qualities of wool are used in Pakistani rugs, often primarily red, but other colors are also employed.
The quality of Pakistani rugs is categorized into 'Fine' and 'Normal.'
Features of Fine
Fine rugs are woven with very high density and possess many excellent characteristics. Due to the fine weaving and high density, they can depict intricate and delicate patterns, which appear clear and vivid. The high knot count prevents debris from entering, enhancing durability and extending the rug's lifespan.
On the other hand, regular Pakistani rugs are characterized by their softness and are generally thicker compared to fine ones.
Comparison of Fine (left) and Normal (right)
Badshahi Mosque