Gabbeh Persian Rug 205 × 170 cm in Wool, hand-knotted

The piece in short

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Gabbeh of 205 × 170 cm. The covered area is about 3.49 m² (6.7' × 5.6'). Gabbeh rugs favour simple, open designs and a thick pile.

What it is made of

Stated material: new wool.

Format and use

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.

Colour and appearance

Colour is recorded as blue / Türkis. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.