Handmade Gabbeh Rug (India) - 8' x 10'

This rug is a unique piece of world art that will enhance your living space. The Gabbeh designs originate in the Shiraz province of Iran, done by the Gabbeh villagers. The authentic and primitive look and design of the rugs are what makes them desirable. The pile height is 0.5 inches. The knot count per square inch is 200. This rug is hand-loomed, which is different than the hand-knotting method because the weavers are using special tools to create their designs and weave the rugs. Colors include purple.

• Handmade
• Durability: High Traffic
• Knot Per Square Inch (KPSI): 200
• Material: Viscose
• Pile Height: 0.5 inches
• Weave Type: Hand-Knotted
• Latex Free
• Color: Purple
• Style: Contemporary
• Pattern: Solid

Story Behind the Art:

This particular rug was created in the Varanasi region of India, in the Bhadohi village, where weavers re-create the original Gabbeh design. Due to the handmade nature of our rugs, the size may vary from as advertised by 3-4 inches. Regular vacuuming and annual professional cleaning will keep your rug looking new for years to come. Herat Oriental has been providing beautiful, authentic, handmade rugs for over 10 years. We have been given the opportunity to create jobs for over 2,000 local village weavers, which helps them to greatly support their families. The majority of the weavers are women, who live in the villages of Afghanistan, Pakistan and India. As we grow, we are able to create more jobs for female weavers who otherwise would not have the opportunity to do so. The community also thrives from rug weaving as the local farmers benefit from wool sales, and the local artisans create natural and vegetable dyes for the weavers to use in their designs.

The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.

Imported

Tip: We recommend the use of a non-skid pad to keep the rug in place on smooth surfaces.

All rug sizes are approximate. Due to the difference of monitor colors, some rug colors may vary slightly. We try to represent all rug colors accurately. Please refer to the text above for a description of the colors shown in the photo.

Please keep in mind that new wool rugs may initially shed and have a natural capacity to shed for several months after purchase. This is normal due to the nature of construction of most wool rugs and not a defect. Click here to view our Wool Rug Care Guide.