Gabbeh Indian Rug 160 × 90 cm in Wool, hand-knotted

At a glance

A Gabbeh from India, measuring 160 × 90 cm. It covers approximately 1.44 m², or 5.2' × 3'. Gabbeh rugs favour simple, open designs and a thick pile.

Construction

The pile is wool, on a warp of cotton. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Weight is given as ap. 4 kg.

Where it fits

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

Knot density and quality

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 red and orange. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.

Age and condition

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