Gabbeh Loribaft Indian Rug 243 × 170 cm, hand-knotted

Overview

Origin India, format 243 × 170 cm — a Gabbeh, Loribaft made entirely by hand. That is roughly 4.13 m² of floor, about 8' × 5.6'. Gabbeh rugs favour simple, open designs and a thick pile.

Materials and construction

The pile is wool, on a warp of wool. Construction method: hand-knotted. Weight is given as ap. 10 kg.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. A size where sofa and armchairs can rest their front legs on the rug.

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.

How it reads

Colour is recorded as red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age

Stated condition: Neu.