Gabbeh Indian Rug 201 × 141 cm, hand-knotted

Overview

Hand-knotted in India: a Gabbeh of 201 × 141 cm. The covered area is about 2.83 m² (6.6' × 4.6'). Gabbeh rugs favour simple, open designs and a thick pile.

Materials and construction

Pile material is given as wool, warp as wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Weight is given as ap. 8 kg.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. This size typically covers the floor in front of a seating group.

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². This knot density balances pattern definition against hard-wearing construction.

On the colourway

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

Age

Stated condition: Neu.