Gabbeh Persian Rug 232 × 100 cm in Wool, hand-knotted

Overview

Origin Iran, format 232 × 100 cm — a Gabbeh made entirely by hand. That is roughly 2.32 m² of floor, about 7.6' × 3.3'. Gabbeh rugs favour simple, open designs and a thick pile.

What it is made of

Stated material: new wool.

Size and placement

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

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.

How it reads

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