Hand-Knotted Wool Gabbeh Pakistani Rug, 207 × 242 cm

The piece in short

Hand-knotted in Pakistan: a Gabbeh of 207 × 242 cm. That is roughly 5.01 m² of floor, about 6.8' × 7.9'. Gabbeh rugs favour simple, open designs and a thick pile.

What it is made of

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as 7-10mm.

Size and placement

The rug is rectangular. Large enough to hold a full seating group.

Knot density and quality

The stated knot density is 300,000–399,999 knots/m². At this density even small-scale motifs can be worked out cleanly.

Colour and appearance

The stated colourway is red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age and condition

Stated condition: new.