Persian Tabass Rug - 2.92x2.00 Gabeh

Persian Tabass Rug - 2.92x2.00 GabehTabas rugs are knotted in central Iran. Tabas is located about six hundred kilometers south of Mashad. The city of Kashmar is to the north and the cities of Birjand and Ferdows to the east. The pattern consists of medallions with loops and arabesques in bright colors. They are like Nain rugs but more rustic. Ivory and light blue are the most common colours used in Tabass rugs and carpets. There are some newer Tabass rugs and carpets with either red,

It is made from silk and comes form the city of Qum

a rich burgundy is usually the predominant one and some other common colors are different shades of blue

They are different from tribal rugs that are produced by nomadic tribes that moved from one location to another

the most common designs are those with a central medallion

These carpets are known as “Kerman Ravar”

It is made of the finest material

its overall shape suggests a star or perhaps even the sun

finely knotted and made of strong lustrous wool

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

This is a delightful rug that has a curvilinear field which has a charming ivory base colour that then supports a complex and intricate combination of motifs with two lanterns balance each side of the length of the field bringing much beauty and harmony to this universe

The central design is a circular arrangement of motifs sitting in a rectangular shape out which sides of its length protrudes half circle shapes suggesting the evolution of the central circle shape pushing outwards

The majority are small