Persian Gabeh Rug - 2.50x1.90 Square

Persian Gabeh Rug - 2.50x1.90 SquareGabbeh, 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

Najafabad is also the trade center for an agricultural region noted for its pomegranates

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and ivory backgrounds using both natural and synthetic dyes

This is a magnificent carpet from the city Heriz

and from all-over patterns to very fine floral designs

It has an overall field pattern with flowers and leaves everywhere

It was hand made from persons whose understanding of the temporary nature of life and beauty was possible and enhanced by their awareness of heaven and the eternal that awaits us after death

handmade from Kourk wool

The soft and subtle tones of this carpet are amazing and suggest class and sophistication

Flowers everywhere

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

The centre is round in shape and contains an arrangement of most beautiful flowers that contrast with a dark blue backdrop