Gabbeh Loribaft Indian Rug 242 × 168 cm, hand-knotted

At a glance

This Gabbeh, Loribaft comes from India and measures 242 × 168 cm. That is roughly 4.07 m² of floor, about 7.9' × 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. Construction method: hand-knotted. Weight is given as ap. 10 kg.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. A size where sofa and armchairs can rest their front legs on the rug.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 200,000–299,999 knots/m². This knot density balances pattern definition against hard-wearing construction.

How it reads

It is catalogued under blue / Türkis. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.

Age

Stated condition: Neu.