Hand-Knotted Gabbeh Indian Rug, 250 × 250 cm, Wool

Overview

This Gabbeh comes from India and measures 250 × 250 cm. That is roughly 6.25 m² of floor, about 8.2' × 8.2'. Gabbeh rugs favour simple, open designs and a thick pile.

What it is made of

Pile material is given as wool, warp as cotton. It is entirely hand-knotted. Weight is given as ap. 16 kg.

Format and use

The rug is round. Large enough to hold a full seating group.

Fineness of the knotting

The stated knot density is under 200,000 knots/m². In the mid range the pattern stays clearly legible without making the rug delicate.

Colour and appearance

The stated colourway is blue / Türkis. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Condition

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. Being recent, the pile shows little wear and holds its full height.