At a glance

A Gabbeh from Afghanistan, measuring 143 × 200 cm. It covers approximately 2.86 m², or 4.7' × 6.6'. Gabbeh rugs favour simple, open designs and a thick pile.

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as 7-10mm.

Format and use

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 300,000–399,999 knots/m². At this density even small-scale motifs can be worked out cleanly.

On the colourway

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

Age

Stated condition: new.

Material	Cotton Warp, Wool
Provenance	Gabbeh
Knot Count (approx.)	approx. 300000, m²
Pile Height (approx.)	7-10mm
Pile	100% New Wool
Warp	100% Cotton
Construction	Hand-knotted
Zustand	New
Age	New
Design Style	Gabbeh
Origin	Afghanistan
Knot Density	300,000-399,999 knots/sqm
Shape	Rectangle
Size	approx. 200x150cm
Color	Multicolor