Gabbeh Indian Rug — hand-knotted, 160 × 90 cm, Wool

Overview

Hand-knotted in India: a Gabbeh of 160 × 90 cm. The covered area is about 1.44 m² (5.2' × 3'). 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. 4 kg.

Size and placement

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

On the knot count

The stated knot density is under 200,000 knots/m². In the mid range the pattern stays clearly legible without making the rug delicate.

On the colourway

It is catalogued under Weiß / beige. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.

Age

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. As a contemporary piece the pile is still even and largely unwalked.