Hand-Knotted Gabbeh Persian Rug, 151 × 100 cm

At a glance

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Gabbeh of 151 × 100 cm. The covered area is about 1.51 m² (5' × 3.3'). Gabbeh rugs favour simple, open designs and a thick pile.

Construction

The pile is wool, on a warp of wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Weight is given as ap. 5 kg.

Format and use

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

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 500,000–599,999 knots/m². A knot count at this level belongs to the upper quality class of handmade rugs.

On the colourway

The stated colourway is multicolour. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.

Age and condition

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