Gabbeh Pakistani Rug 83 × 117 cm, Wool, hand-woven

About this rug

Origin Pakistan, format 83 × 117 cm — a Gabbeh made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 0.97 m² (2.7' × 3.8').

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-woven. Pile height is given as 5-7mm.

Where it fits

A small format, at home in a hallway, beside a bed, or in front of a bench.

Flatweave

As a flatweave this piece has no pile: front and back carry the same pattern, and it lies very flat.

Colour and appearance

Colour is recorded as red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.