Gabbeh Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 151 × 100 cm

Overview

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Gabbeh of 151 × 100 cm. That is roughly 1.51 m² of floor, about 5' × 3.3'. 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. 6 mm. Weight is given as ap. 5 kg.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. This size typically covers the floor in front of a seating group.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 500,000–599,999 knots/m². Very fine knotting of this kind takes many times the working hours and shows correspondingly precise pattern work.

Colour and appearance

It is catalogued under multicolour. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.

Age and condition

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. Being recent, the pile shows little wear and holds its full height.