Wool Gabbeh Indian Rug 250 × 250 cm, hand-knotted

At a glance

Origin India, format 250 × 250 cm — a Gabbeh made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 6.25 m² (8.2' × 8.2'). Gabbeh rugs favour simple, open designs and a thick pile.

Materials and construction

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

Where it fits

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

On the knot count

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

How it reads

It is catalogued under green / Oliv. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age and condition

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