Gabbeh Loribaft Indian Rug 141 × 72 cm in Wool, hand-knotted

At a glance

Hand-knotted in India: a Gabbeh, Loribaft of 141 × 72 cm. The covered area is about 1.02 m² (4.6' × 2.4'). Gabbeh rugs favour simple, open designs and a thick pile.

Materials and construction

The pile is wool, on a warp of cotton. Construction method: hand-knotted. Weight is given as ap. 4 kg.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. A small format, at home in a hallway, beside a bed, or in front of a bench.

Fineness of the knotting

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

How it reads

It is catalogued under Weiß / beige. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Condition

Stated condition: Neu.