Persian Gabbeh Rug - 2.56 x 1.78 classic

Persian Gabbeh Rug - 2.56 x 1.78 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

yellow and ivory

with one motif fitting perfectly with the others

It was crafted by a  Persian master weaver Mahany who has

while the weft is either cotton or wool

alongside light green and azure

Balanced and harmonious patterns such as medallions

Designed by Master Siamak Noori

Today Arak continues to produce semi-tribal or “village” rugs similar to those made in this part of Iran over two thousand years ago

It is shaped some what like the human eye and is very restful on the human spirit

To the Western eye the motif that is repeated over the field is likely to be described as a paisley design

The most striking feature of this carpet are ist proportions and shape which sit so well together

Such rugs are made with thick high-quality wool