Wool Gabbeh Persian Rug 179 × 240 cm, hand-knotted

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 179 × 240 cm — a Gabbeh made entirely by hand. That is roughly 4.3 m² of floor, about 5.9' × 7.9'. Gabbeh rugs favour simple, open designs and a thick pile.

Construction

Pile material is given as 100% new wool, warp as 100% cotton. Construction method: hand-knotted.

Size and placement

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

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

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