Persian Gabbeh Rug - 1.78 x 1.70 classic

Persian Gabbeh Rug - 1.78 x 1.70 classicGabbeh, 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

Like any other city in the rug weaving industry

Their colours are also deeper and more varied

The carpet comes form the city of Tabriz

offering them authentic works of art to enliven and enrich their homes

Lovely contrast in shades of colour with charming use of the colour green

This magnificent Persian SHIRAZ carpet boasts a central medallion design with intricate motifs in each corner

reveals a silk-like sheen that dances under light

It is near both the Russian Turkestan and the Afghanistan borders

but never fully overtook the various regional carpet traditions

Afshar means “obedient”

the precise meaning is difficult to translate except in general terms

The low-cut pile