KE1507 - Fine Gabbeh

KE1507 - Fine GabbehSize 200 x 140 cm, 6'7 x 4'7 Hand made in India from New Zealand wool This rug contains approximately 336000 knots, and would have taken 56 days to weave and finish The term Gabbeh does not refer to a particular tribe of people but rather to the style of weaving worked by any one of a number of different tribes. One must remember that the Moghul hordes conquered northern India bringing with them the skills of carpet weaving and other fine artisanship.

This rug contains approximately 789600 knots

This rug contains approximately 274536 knots

This rug contains approximately 356000 knots

10'0 x 7'10

This rug contains approximately 173448 knots

This means there is a lighter end and and darker end for each rug which is why there are photographs from both ends

Size 246 x 167 cm

Size 255 x 170 cm

This combined with the long staple Ghazni wool requiring less twisting when handspun means the lustre is incredible with a wonderful difference from whichever end the rug is viewed from

Size 178 x 68 cm

This rug contains approximately 82256 knots

Size 263 x 183 cm