Gabbeh Indian Rug — hand-knotted, 302 × 202 cm

At a glance

A Gabbeh from India, measuring 302 × 202 cm. The covered area is about 6.1 m² (9.9' × 6.6'). Gabbeh rugs favour simple, open designs and a thick pile.

What it is made of

The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as approx. 12 mm. Weight is given as ap. 16 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. In the mid range the pattern stays clearly legible without making the rug delicate.

Colour and appearance

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

Age

Stated condition: new.