Gabbeh Persian Rug — hand-knotted, 203 × 271 cm, Wool

The piece in short

Origin Iran, format 203 × 271 cm — a Gabbeh made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 5.5 m² (6.7' × 8.9'). Gabbeh rugs favour simple, open designs and a thick pile.

Materials and construction

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

Format and use

Large enough to hold a full seating group.

On the knot count

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

Colour is recorded as blue / Türkis. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.