Gabbeh Indian Rug — hand-knotted, 250 × 250 cm, Wool

At a glance

Origin India, format 250 × 250 cm — a Gabbeh made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 6.25 m², or 8.2' × 8.2'. Gabbeh rugs favour simple, open designs and a thick pile.

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. Construction method: hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 12 mm. Weight is given as ap. 16 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is round. 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. In the mid range the pattern stays clearly legible without making the rug delicate.

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.