Wool Gabbeh Persian Rug 144 × 106 cm, hand-knotted

Overview

Origin Iran, format 144 × 106 cm — a Gabbeh made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 1.53 m², or 4.7' × 3.5'. Gabbeh rugs favour simple, open designs and a thick pile.

Construction

Stated material: new wool.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. This size typically covers the floor in front of a seating group.

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

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