Persian Gabbeh Rug - 1.55x1.09 Turkaman

Persian Gabbeh Rug - 1.55x1.09 TurkamanGabbeh, 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

that design radiates out and is contained by strong rectangular borders creating the impression of a beautiful free flowing geometric design

Large carpets are mainly made by fairly rough yarn on cotton warp with a rustic design

Lovely contrast in shades of colour with charming use of shades and tones of the colours green and blue/grey

first quality wool

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traditional Medallion rugs

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 first thing one notices about this carpet is the pronounced band of crimson red comprising effectively the field of the carpet

and are simply referred to as the "Kashan"

with the borders that also containing such motifs

It is difficult not to get excited by this magnificent rug

animals and an abundance of flowers