Hand-Woven Wool Gabbeh Pakistani Rug, 269 × 360 cm

At a glance

Origin Pakistan, format 269 × 360 cm — a Gabbeh made entirely by hand. That is roughly 9.68 m² of floor, about 8.8' × 11.8'.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-woven throughout. Pile height is given as 5-7mm.

Size and placement

A format for large rooms, with space for an entire seating arrangement.

Weave

Because it is woven rather than knotted, the structure is flat and usable on both sides.

On the colourway

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