Gabbeh Loribaft Indian Rug 204 × 151 cm in Wool, hand-knotted

The piece in short

A Gabbeh, Loribaft from India, measuring 204 × 151 cm. It covers approximately 3.08 m², or 6.7' × 5'. Gabbeh rugs favour simple, open designs and a thick pile.

Construction

Construction: wool in the pile over a cotton foundation. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Weight is given as ap. 10 kg.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. At this size it anchors a living room as the central surface.

Fineness of the knotting

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². In the mid range the pattern stays clearly legible without making the rug delicate.

How it reads

It is catalogued under red and orange. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.

Age

Stated condition: Neu.