Persian Gabbeh Rug - 3.05 x 1.00 Balouchi

Persian Gabbeh Rug - 3.05 x 1.00 BalouchiGabbeh, 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

The colour palette tends toward warm and earthy hues that are produced with vegetable dyes

the natives are all Kurdish

This is because of the geniuses of their designers

including oranges

Kashan's have come to be classified among the finest Persian carpets

There are various shaped motifs that all sit in harmony with each other

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

The tones are earthy but also romantic floral

used natural dyes and incorporated a stunning variety of angular botanical motifs and symbols into the carpets that they wove

It will make a world of difference

The rosette is dynamic and explodes outward

depending on the particular styles of area rugs that they are weaving