Wool Gabbeh Persian Rug 227 × 127 cm, hand-knotted

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 227 × 127 cm — a Gabbeh made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 2.88 m² (7.4' × 4.2'). Gabbeh rugs favour simple, open designs and a thick pile.

Materials and construction

Stated material: new wool.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. The format suits the space in front of a sofa, a small dining table, or a study.

On the knot count

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². This knot density balances pattern definition against hard-wearing construction.

Colour and appearance

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