Gabbeh Loribaft Indian Rug 200 × 160 cm, Wool, hand-knotted

At a glance

Origin India, format 200 × 160 cm — a Gabbeh Loribaft made entirely by hand. That is roughly 3.2 m² of floor, about 6.6' × 5.2'. Gabbeh rugs favour simple, open designs and a thick pile.

Materials and 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. 10 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. Large enough to hold a full seating group.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². In the mid range the pattern stays clearly legible without making the rug delicate.

Colour and appearance

Colour is recorded as red and orange. 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.