Designer Tribal Gabbeh Hand Knotted Wool Carpet 5' x 8'
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The Gabbeh tradition of the Qashqai and Luri nomads of southern Iran produced thick, naive, sparsely figured rugs woven on portable looms during the seasonal migrations between summer and winter pastures. The drawing is by feel rather than from cartoon. The motifs are personal. The weight is meant for cold ground.
Three weavers shared the loom for 5 months on this piece. Approximately 374,400 hand-tied knots at around 65 per square inch on a cotton foundation. The pile is hand-spun wool, dyed in small lots from madder root, indigo, oak gall, and walnut hull, with each batch matured in copper vats for two to three weeks before the wool was lowered.
The composition
A central medallion reads as the architectural anchor. The warm madder grounds the composition; the ivory works as relief above it. The dye sits on the fibre rather than coating it, which is why the colour deepens with light rather than fading. The rug arrives ready to begin a long life under foot.
What you are buying
An equivalent piece sourced through a London or New York dealer runs at three to five times this number once shipping, duty, and margin are layered on. The work is the same. The wool is the same. The dye is the same. What you are paying for at this price is the carpet itself, without the chain of resale that inflates equivalents abroad.
The piece in a room
At 5' × 8' (152 × 244 cm) the rug carries a medium living area or a primary bedroom. The composition holds at a distance and reveals on approach. Curved upholstery softens the angularity; brass and aged leather pick up the warm madder.
Conservation
Rotate a half turn each spring and autumn so light and traffic age the rug evenly. Vacuum weekly with suction only, beater bar disengaged. Blot spills with a clean cotton cloth without rubbing. Hand-wash by a wool-trained conservator every five years. Cared for this way, the rug runs eighty to a hundred years and outlives its first owner.
Reference
- Medium: hand-knotted wool on cotton foundation
- Dimensions: 152 × 244 cm (5' × 8')
- Construction: symmetric (Turkish) knot, hand-tied
- Knot density: ~65 KPSI
- Total knot count: ~374,400
- Hands: 3 weavers, 5 months
- Pile: 14 mm, hand-spun wool
- Dye: vegetable (madder, indigo, oak gall, walnut hull)
- Origin: India
Free shipping anywhere in India. Cash on delivery available. 7-day exchange. Crated for safe transit and storage.
| Handmade | Yes |
|---|---|
| Color | Multi |
| Life Stage | Adult, Teen |
| Carpet Styles | Bohemian, Casuals |
| Carpet Weave | Hand Knotted |
| Carpet Material | Wool |
| Recommended Use | Indoor |
| Carpet Shape | Rectangle |
| Collections | Gabbeh |
| Brand | Rugsville |
Day-to-day care
- Vacuum gently once a week without a rotating brush bar — use the suction-only setting on hand-knotted or hand-tufted pieces.
- Rotate the rug 180° every 3-6 months so foot traffic and sunlight wear is even.
- Use a quality rug pad underneath for slip resistance and to extend life.
- Blot fresh spills immediately with a clean white cloth — do not rub. Work from the edge of the spill inward.
Deep cleaning
- Professional dry-cleaning is recommended every 12-24 months for hand-knotted carpets.
- Avoid steam cleaners and hot water on natural-fibre rugs (wool, silk, jute) — they can cause shrinkage and dye bleeding.
- For washable flat-weaves and cotton dhurries, machine-wash on a gentle cold cycle in a mesh bag.
Storage
- Roll (do not fold) the carpet around a clean cardboard tube, pile-side in.
- Wrap in breathable cotton sheeting (not plastic) and store in a cool, dry, well-ventilated space.
- Use moth-protection sachets if storing wool for more than a season.
For specific concerns, please message us on WhatsApp with a photo of the issue.
Frequently asked
How long will shipping take?
Most metros (Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Kolkata) receive their order in 3-5 business days. Tier-2 cities take 5-7 business days, and remote pin codes (J&K, North-East, Andamans) take 7-10 business days. Use the pin-code checker above for a concrete delivery date.
Will the colour exactly match the photo?
Each carpet is hand-crafted with natural-dye yarns, so a small variation in shade, pattern density, and tone is expected and is part of the authenticity of a handmade piece. Colours on screen also vary by monitor and lighting. If you are matching a specific decor, request a yarn sample before ordering.
Can I get a sample before buying?
Yes — we send 2-3 small yarn / pile samples for ₹500 (refundable against your purchase). Message us on WhatsApp with the SKU and your shipping pin code to arrange a sample.
What is your returns process?
Returns are accepted within 7 days of delivery in original condition (rolled, not folded; no pet hair, smoke, or stains). Email care@rugsville.in or message us on WhatsApp with your order number — we arrange free reverse pickup in most pin codes. Refunds are processed within 3-5 working days of receipt at our warehouse.
Do you take custom orders?
Yes. Custom-size, custom-colour, and custom-design hand-knotted carpets typically take 4-8 weeks depending on size and complexity. Minimum custom-order size is 4'×6'. Send us your brief on WhatsApp with the room photo and dimensions for a quote.
Is Cash on Delivery (COD) available?
COD is available for most pin codes in zones A and B (metros and tier-2 cities). Some remote pin codes are prepaid only — the pin-code checker above will tell you immediately.
Have a question about this carpet?
We are happy to answer questions about size, material, weave technique, sample availability, custom orders, lead times, or anything else. Average reply time is under 30 minutes during business hours (10am – 7pm IST).
Or email care@rugsville.in
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