Ivory Grey Gabbeh Lori Patchwork Border Hand Knotted Wool Traditional 5.6x8 Area Rug

Some rugs are designed. This hand knotted wool 5.6x8 area rug feels like it grew. A luminous silver-grey abrash centre field — banded horizontally in warm grey, charcoal, and ivory-white with the natural variation of hand-spun wool — is scattered with tiny Gabbeh pictorial motifs: small deer, geometric squares, and diamond forms in rust-red, charcoal, and multi-colour, placed with the spontaneous, unhurried energy of authentic Gabbeh weaving. The centre field is framed on both sides by bold vertical panels in deep charcoal-black, each one carrying a column of distressed colour block patches in cobalt-blue, golden-amber, burgundy, and dark grey — a Gabbeh patchwork column that gives the composition its extraordinary visual richness. The outer border is wide ivory-white, carrying a continuous parade of tiny trees, animals, geometric motifs, and floral forms in multi-colour — a complete world in miniature, framing the entire composition with warmth and movement. Fringe at top and bottom completes the traditional Gabbeh character.

The silver-grey abrash field is not flat — it shifts subtly across the surface with the natural variation of hand-spun wool, the horizontal banding giving the centre field a quiet, meditative rhythm that makes the scattered pictorial motifs and the bold patchwork side panels feel even more alive by contrast. Crafted at 80 knots per square inch by master artisans in Bhadohi, India — the city that has been weaving the world’s finest hand knotted rugs for over 400 years — this piece carries that heritage in every thread. A rug for people who know the difference.

Key Information

• Hand knotted craftsmanship — premium quality built to last generations
• Luminous silver-grey abrash centre field — horizontal banding in warm grey, charcoal, and ivory-white
• Tiny Gabbeh pictorial motifs — deer, geometric squares, and diamond forms in rust-red, charcoal, and multi-colour
• Bold vertical patchwork side panels in deep charcoal-black — colour block patches in cobalt-blue, golden-amber, burgundy, and dark grey
• Wide ivory-white outer border — continuous parade of tiny trees, animals, geometric motifs, and floral forms in multi-colour
• Fringe at top and bottom — traditional Gabbeh Lori character
• Premium hand knotted wool — natural warmth, matte depth, and long-term durability
• In stock — Ready to ship within 1–2 business days
• Supports master artisan communities in Bhadohi with 400+ years of weaving heritage

Specifications

Care and Maintenance

• Vacuum regularly using suction-only mode — no beater bar
• Blot spills immediately with a clean dry cloth — never rub
• Use pH-neutral wool-safe cleaner (5.5–8.0) for spot cleaning
• Professional cleaning recommended every 12–18 months
• Do not machine wash or steam clean
• Rotate every 3–6 months for even wear
• Keep away from direct sunlight to preserve silver-grey field depth and multi-colour vibrancy
• Trim loose threads carefully with scissors — do not pull

Shipping and Returns

• Shipping: FREE Shipping via FedEx or UPS. In stock — ships within 1–2 business days!
• Quality Guarantee: Free returns if defective, damaged, or doesn’t match our listing
• Change of Mind Returns: Return shipping for the 5.6x8 size is a flat rate of $75 to ensure safe and insured transport.

Why You’ll Love It

This ivory and grey Gabbeh Lori patchwork border hand knotted wool area rug rewards attention at every scale. Stand back and see the luminous silver-grey centre field framed by bold charcoal patchwork side panels and a wide ivory multi-colour border. Move closer and find the tiny deer in the centre field, the colour block patches in the side panels, the continuous parade of trees and animals in the border. Interior designers and collectors choose it for:

• Luminous silver-grey abrash centre field — horizontal banding with scattered Gabbeh pictorial motifs
• Bold charcoal patchwork side panels — distressed colour blocks in cobalt-blue, golden-amber, and burgundy
• Wide ivory multi-colour outer border — continuous parade of trees, animals, and geometric motifs
• Premium hand knotted wool — natural warmth, matte depth, extraordinary long-term durability
• 80 KPSI hand knotted craftsmanship — exceptional knot density and extraordinary detail

Highlights

• ✓ Authentic hand knotted craftsmanship — 80 knots per square inch
• ✓ Premium wool — natural warmth, matte depth, lasting durability
• ✓ Gabbeh Lori design — silver-grey abrash centre, charcoal patchwork side panels, wide ivory multi-colour border
• ✓ Fringe at top and bottom — traditional Gabbeh character
• ✓ Supports master artisan communities in Bhadohi
• ✓ In stock 5.6x8 ft — Ready to ship in 1–2 business days
• ✓ Perfect for traditional, transitional, bohemian, and eclectic interiors