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

At a glance

Origin India, format 250 × 250 cm — a Gabbeh made entirely by hand. That is roughly 6.25 m² of floor, about 8.2' × 8.2'. Gabbeh rugs favour simple, open designs and a thick pile.

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.

On the colourway

Colour is recorded as Braun / Gelb. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.

Age and condition

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