Gabbeh Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 179 × 240 cm, Wool

The piece in short

Origin Iran, format 179 × 240 cm — a Gabbeh made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 4.3 m², or 5.9' × 7.9'. Gabbeh rugs favour simple, open designs and a thick pile.

What it is made of

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. Construction method: hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 12-15mm.

Size and placement

Large enough to hold a full seating group.

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.

How it reads

It is catalogued under black and grey. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.