Double-Knotted Gabbeh (296 x 198cm)

Double-Knotted Gabbeh (296 x 198cm)

Originally a sleeping rug, the Gabbeh has a thicker, fuller pile compared to some other oriental rugs.  The name "Gabbeh" comes from the Persian for "natural" or "uncut". This Gabbeh was hand-knotted in Afghanistan using the Turkish knot.