Hand-Knotted Gabbeh Persian Rug, 204 × 300 cm, Wool

At a glance

This Gabbeh comes from Iran and measures 204 × 300 cm. The covered area is about 6.12 m² (6.7' × 9.8'). Gabbeh rugs favour simple, open designs and a thick pile.

Materials and construction

Stated material: new wool.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. A size where sofa and armchairs can rest their front legs on the rug.

Fineness of the knotting

The stated knot density is under 200,000 knots/m². This knot density balances pattern definition against hard-wearing construction.

On the colourway

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