Gabbeh Indian Rug 244 × 168 cm, hand-knotted

Overview

Origin India, format 244 × 168 cm — a Gabbeh made entirely by hand. It covers approximately 4.1 m², or 8' × 5.5'. Gabbeh rugs favour simple, open designs and a thick pile.

What it is made of

The pile is wool, on a warp of wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Weight is given as ap. 10 kg.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. At this size it anchors a living room as the central surface.

Knot density and quality

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

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

Age

Stated condition: Neu.