Gabbeh Persian Rug 291 × 73 cm in Wool, hand-knotted

At a glance

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Gabbeh of 291 × 73 cm. It covers approximately 2.12 m², or 9.5' × 2.4'. Gabbeh rugs favour simple, open designs and a thick pile.

Construction

Stated material: new wool.

Where it fits

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.

On the colourway

Colour is recorded as red and orange. Depending on the light and the direction you look from, the surface reads lighter or darker — a property of every handmade rug.