Gabbeh Pakistani Rug 77 × 288 cm in Wool, hand-knotted

The piece in short

Hand-knotted in Pakistan: a Gabbeh of 77 × 288 cm. The covered area is about 2.22 m² (2.5' × 9.4'). Gabbeh rugs favour simple, open designs and a thick pile.

What it is made of

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 5-7mm.

Format and use

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. Knotting at this density allows detailed drawing and soft transitions between colours.

On the colourway

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

Age

Stated condition: new.