KE1627 - Fine Gabbeh Bundle Options:RUG INCLUDING NON-SLIP GERMAN UNDERLAY Size 341 x 256 cm

Size 341 x 256 cm

This rug contains approximately 842800 knots

This rug contains approximately 835920 knots

Size 148 x 103 cm

The selvedges are often finished using goats wool which is said to deter snakes entering the tent or hut

KE1627 - Fine Gabbeh Bundle Options:RUG INCLUDING NON-SLIP GERMAN UNDERLAY Size 341 x 256 cmSize 180 x 120 cm, 5'11 x 3'11 Hand made in India from New Zealand wool This rug contains approximately 259200 knots, and would have taken 43 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