Hand-Knotted Gabbeh Indian Rug, 199 × 141 cm

At a glance

Origin India, format 199 × 141 cm — a Gabbeh made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 2.81 m² (6.5' × 4.6'). Gabbeh rugs favour simple, open designs and a thick pile.

What it is made of

The pile is wool, on a warp of wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Weight is given as ap. 8 kg.

Format and use

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. This knot density balances pattern definition against hard-wearing construction.

Colour and appearance

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

Age and condition

Stated condition: Neu.