Gabbeh Indian Rug 152 × 152 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

About this rug

A Gabbeh from India, measuring 152 × 152 cm. The covered area is about 2.31 m² (5' × 5'). Gabbeh rugs favour simple, open designs and a thick pile.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as approx. 10 mm. Weight is given as ap. 5 kg.

Size and placement

The rug is round. A format for a smaller room, or the area directly in front of a sofa.

Fineness of the knotting

The stated knot density is under 200,000 knots/m². This knot density balances pattern definition against hard-wearing construction.

How it reads

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

Age

Stated condition: new.