This product has a textile backing and does not contain any latex.

Preserving the beauty and longevity of your rug is straightforward with these essential care instructions:
• Professional Cleaning: Maintain your rug's brilliance with specialist cleaning services.
• Vacuuming: Safeguard your rug's integrity by using a suction vacuum only. Avoid rotating brushes, which could potentially damage the delicate fibers. Protect the fringes from the vacuum's reach.
• Spills and Stains: In case of spills, delicately blot them with a clean, absorbent cloth. Refrain from rubbing or resorting to harsh detergents.
• Protect: For added protection against movement and colour transfer, we recommend using rug hold underlay.

100% Wool

Hand Knotted - A hand-knotted rug, is also largely referred to as an oriental rug. A hand knotted rug is a rug that is made by hand on a specialised vertical frame loom. The process of hand knotting rugs goes back a few thousand years. Produced using ancient techniques, knotted rugs are famous for their boundless design and color variations. Depending on the type of knots, the size of the wool strands, and strength of the knots, the density and quality of a rug is determined. Individual knotted rugs can take months, sometimes even years, to make due to the precision and level of skill required.

Crafted in Afghanistan, before being transported to Pakistan for washing and finishing. These are then shipped from Pakistan to the UK.

We offer Free UK delivery on all orders delivered between Monday to Friday. Saturday delivery is available but there is a charge for this option.

A member of the team will contact you within 3 working days (Monday to Friday) to arrange a suitable day for delivery.

We offer a fantastic returns policy! If the item is not right, we charge a collection fee of £20. All returns delivery charges must be covered by the customer using tracked delivery if returning, within 14 days of receipt.

The returned Item must arrive in its original packaging and not damaged in any way.
Once your returned item has been received, a full refund will be processed less delivery costs. The refund will be processed within 7 working days and always to the original payment method.

If you bought the item online, please have your order number ready.

In the event of a manufacturing fault, please contact the office on 01908 569200.

Experience the luxurious versatility of the Stripe Gabbeh rug, meticulously handwoven by Turkoman tribes in Northern Afghanistan's Aqchae province. These rugs are a testament to artisanal craftsmanship, adding a touch of natural beauty to your living space.

Gabbeh Rugs: A Natural Tapestry:

Crafted from 100% hand-spun wool on a sturdy cotton warp, Stripe Gabbeh rugs feature a striped design that highlights the wool's natural beauty. The unique striped pattern gracefully transitions between light to dark natural shades, mirroring the wool's variations. Some Gabbeh rugs incorporate warm-dyed shades, adding depth and character to each piece.

Final Touches: 

After their creation in Afghanistan, these rugs embark on a journey to Pakistan, where expert artisans add the final touches, including washing and trimming. This meticulous finishing ensures that each Gabbeh rug reaches the highest standard of quality and beauty.

Elegant and Impactful:

Meticulously crafted from 100% wool, Our Stripe Gabbeh luxury rug offers a perfect blend of elegance and environmental responsibility. These rugs grace your living space with comfort and natural flame resistance while contributing to a sustainable future, free from microplastics.

But your choice transcends the boundaries of your home. It creates a meaningful ripple effect, empowering weaving families in underserved areas, preserving traditional skills passed down through generations, and fostering community development. 

With fair trade practices, cultural heritage preservation, and a deep commitment to sustainability, each thread in these rugs embodies positive change.

Order today to introduce the versatile and luxurious Stripe Gabbeh rug into your living space, where tradition meets comfort.

Cotton

Just as with everything else in life, a rug begins with a good foundation. A rug foundation refers to the base or primary structure of the rug that provides support and stability to the entire piece. It serves as the canvas onto which the decorative elements of the rug are added. The rug foundation is crucial for the overall durability and longevity of the rug.

Warp: The warp is the vertical set of yarns or threads that run the length of the rug from the top to the bottom. These yarns are usually tightly stretched on a loom before the rug weaving process begins. The number and spacing of the warp threads determine the density and fineness of the rug’s construction.

Weft: The weft is the horizontal set of yarns or threads that run across the width of the rug, from side to side. These weft threads are woven over and under the warp threads to create the structure of the rug. Weft threads can be inserted using a shuttle or by hand, depending on the weaving technique.

The combination of warp and weft creates the foundation of
the rug. Once the foundation is established, the decorative elements, such as the pile (in pile-woven rugs) or patterns (in flat-woven rugs), are added. In pile-woven rugs, the pile is formed by knotting or looping yarns around the warp threads, creating a raised surface. In flat-woven rugs, patterns are created by weaving different coloured weft threads in specific patterns.

The rug foundation, being the structural base, plays a crucial role in determining the overall strength, texture, and appearance
of the finished rug. It is an essential aspect of rug making that contributes to the artistry and functionality of the final product.

Yes, this rug is suitable for underfloor heating.

In 1sqm of a Gabbeh rug, there are around 150000+ knots giving it a mid-density pile.

Click Here for more information on knot counts and how these are calculated.

0.5 cm

A true individual rug, is one of a kind, unique piece. The weavers will have a pattern to follow but each person has their own signature meaning no two are the same. Each piece is carefully selected by the Gooch Oriental team to ensure it's authenticity, quality and finish. Each one is knotted by hand, an intricate process using traditional hand knotting techniques. As such, no two pieces are the same, meaning you can add an authentic and unique piece of crafted design into your home, whilst supporting this heritage industry.