Hand-Knotted Gabbeh Loribaft Indian Rug, 199 × 142 cm

About this rug

This Gabbeh, Loribaft comes from India and measures 199 × 142 cm. It covers approximately 2.83 m², or 6.5' × 4.7'. Gabbeh rugs favour simple, open designs and a thick pile.

What it is made of

Pile material is given as wool, warp as wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Weight is given as ap. 8 kg.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. A format for a smaller room, or the area directly in front of a sofa.

On the knot count

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

It is catalogued under blue / Türkis. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.

Condition

Stated condition: Neu.