Persian Gabbeh Rug - 1.44 x 1.05 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
This is a beautiful central medallion carpet that is a runner
was actually named after this city
or dark blue for the field
all over repeating pattern rugs and Mahi/Herati rugs
with two differently sized lamp motifs surrounding the design
but they are also any other number of shapes and motives in vases and every now and then as a bunch
There is no protection for my head other than this door
The centre has a gentle blue present and this contrasts perfectly with the somewhat darker and warmer colours in the rest of the carpet
Designed by Master Mosavi
we suggest that this carpet if worthy of your serious consideration
There is a wonderful balance to the complex patterns of the rest of the carpets
being the centre of a yellow/straw base coloured field that is curvilinear in shape and containing a plethora of motifs and patterns all reminiscent of spring
