Hand-Knotted Gabbeh Persian Rug, 146 × 100 cm, Wool

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 146 × 100 cm — a Gabbeh made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 1.46 m² (4.8' × 3.3'). Gabbeh rugs favour simple, open designs and a thick pile.

Construction

Stated material: new wool.

Format and use

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

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.

Colour and appearance

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