Gabbeh Loribaft Indian Rug — hand-knotted, 199 × 144 cm

The piece in short

A Gabbeh Loribaft from India, measuring 199 × 144 cm. That is roughly 2.87 m² of floor, about 6.5' × 4.7'. Gabbeh rugs favour simple, open designs and a thick pile.

Construction

The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as approx. 18 mm. Weight is given as ap. 8 kg.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. The format suits the space in front of a sofa, a small dining table, or a study.

Fineness of the knotting

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

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.