Gabbeh Loribaft Indian Rug — hand-knotted, 243 × 172 cm

Overview

Hand-knotted in India: a Gabbeh Loribaft of 243 × 172 cm. That is roughly 4.18 m² of floor, about 8' × 5.6'. Gabbeh rugs favour simple, open designs and a thick pile.

What it is made of

It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as approx. 18 mm. Weight is given as ap. 10 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. At this size it anchors a living room as the central surface.

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

The stated colourway is 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.