Gabbeh Persian Rug 179 × 155 cm in Wool, hand-knotted

Overview

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Gabbeh of 179 × 155 cm. That is roughly 2.77 m² of floor, about 5.9' × 5.1'. Gabbeh rugs favour simple, open designs and a thick pile.

Materials and construction

Stated material: new wool.

Format and use

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

On the colourway

It is catalogued under red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.