Gabbeh Persian Rug 173 × 105 cm, hand-knotted

The piece in short

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Gabbeh of 173 × 105 cm. It covers approximately 1.82 m², or 5.7' × 3.4'. Gabbeh rugs favour simple, open designs and a thick pile.

Construction

The pile is wool, on a warp of wool. Construction method: hand-knotted. Weight is given as ap. 5 kg.

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 under 200,000 knots/m². In the mid range the pattern stays clearly legible without making the rug delicate.

Colour and appearance

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

Condition

Stated age: contemporary, 0–20 years old. As a contemporary piece the pile is still even and largely unwalked.