Gabbeh Loribaft Indian Rug 180 × 120 cm in Wool, hand-knotted

The piece in short

A Gabbeh, Loribaft from India, measuring 180 × 120 cm. It covers approximately 2.16 m², or 5.9' × 3.9'. Gabbeh rugs favour simple, open designs and a thick pile.

Construction

The pile is wool, on a warp of cotton. It is entirely hand-knotted. Weight is given as ap. 6 kg.

Size and placement

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

How it reads

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

Age and condition

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. As a contemporary piece the pile is still even and largely unwalked.