Persian Gabbeh Rug - 1.60 x 1.40 Square

Persian Gabbeh Rug - 1.60 x 1.40 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

The design of this carpet is a work of genius

The carpet is made form wool and comes from the city of area of Mashehad

scenes from daily life

An Afghan rug (or Afghan carpet) is a type of handwoven floor-covering textile traditionally made in the northern and western areas of Afghanistan

It is amazingly beautiful

A hand-knotted tribal Bakhtiari rug with a pictorial garden design of hexagonal panels depicting cypress pines

coloured soft red

These rugs are not just durable

a 19th century designer

They all sit together restfully

This truly amazing central medallion carpet was made in the city of Tabriz

animals and flowers are also used