KE1404 - Fine Gabbeh Size_5 x 3 and would have taken 76

and would have taken 76 days to weave and finish

This rug contains approximately 669120 knots

This rug contains approximately 112812 knots

These Indo-soumak pieces are very well constructed in a form known as ‘countered or reverse soumak’ where the direction of the wrapping changes from row to row giving the top surface its chevron effect which is very beautiful

and would have taken 198 days to weave and finish

KE1404 - Fine Gabbeh Size_5 x 3 and would have taken 76Size 240 x 170 cm, 7'10 x 5'7 Hand made in India from New Zealand wool This rug contains approximately 489600 knots, and would have taken 82 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