Hi,

This rug is actually slightly smaller than 3'x5'

3'x5' is the closest standard size, if you look where it says specific dimensions it says
W 34" / L 46"

Which would make it 2.8ft x 3.8ft

Lower pile o an extent would actually require more work cutting down the wool, so thinner could mean actually more expensive, not less. The same amount of wool is required to put a knot through a carpet, it just takes an extra process step to shear down to desired, even length. So there is no relationship here.

In terms of design, some are more sought after and sell out faster than we can replenish, so they would be marked up more. However, this is usually the case per collection. All Zieglers will have around the same cost/sq. ft. It might just vary with increased supplies prices, or tax/import costs at the time is all



Hope this helps!

Chris