Persian Gabbeh Rug - 1.43x1.07 Gabeh

Persian Gabbeh Rug - 1.43x1.07 GabehGabbeh, also spelt Gaba or Gabeh,is the name given to a specific rug woven by the Luri and Qashqai tribes. They are coarsely woven, brightly coloured and have a thick pile. Traditionally Gabehs were made for domestic use and not for the market. Most of the ones traded are sold in the Shiraz bazaar. Typically the warps, wefts and pile are all of hand spun wool and there are no fringes: the kilim at the end is tucked in and sewn up. There is a huge

There are old carpets in private homes

Unlike more refined city rugs such as Tabriz or Kashan

established the town of Kashan

A hand-knotted tribal Bakhtiary rug with triple hooked medallions set within a red-toned field of stylized trial floral patterns

measuring 34′ x 17′

are unique in their style and composition

It is a silk carpet from the city of Qum

and Mina Khani lattice designs

as is the case in this carpet

Because of this the carpets – named after the nomads of the Bakhtiari tribe

practical weaving techniques that reflect everyday rural use

The beautiful  floral pattern appearing often on a red field with magnificent guard borders