Wool Gabbeh Persian Rug 144 × 80 cm, hand-knotted

About this rug

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Gabbeh of 144 × 80 cm. The covered area is about 1.15 m² (4.7' × 2.6'). Gabbeh rugs favour simple, open designs and a thick pile.

Construction

Stated material: new wool.

Size and placement

At this size it works as an entryway mat or a bedside rug.

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.

On the colourway

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