Gabbeh Indian Rug — hand-knotted, 240 × 170 cm, Wool

Overview

Origin India, format 240 × 170 cm — a Gabbeh made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 4.08 m² (7.9' × 5.6'). Gabbeh rugs favour simple, open designs and a thick pile.

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 12 mm. Weight is given as ap. 12 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. A size where sofa and armchairs can rest their front legs on the rug.

Knot density and quality

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

How it reads

Colour is recorded as blue / Türkis. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. Being recent, the pile shows little wear and holds its full height.