90x60cm Persian Gabbeh Rug

Specification

Size: 90 x 60 cm

Style : Gabeh

Pile : 100% wool 

Weave : Hand woven

Persian Gabeh 90 x 60 cm (PEG104)

Gabeh of Iran
The Gabeh rugs are woven by the Qashquai (kashkai) tribe in Southern Persia. They
are the Turkic Tribe and the most important, most advanced and the most
prosperous of the tribes of FARS. They are also the best weavers. They are almost
completely nomadic, and during eight months of the year they inhabit, in their black
goat's hair tents, a high belt of country which extends for about 150 miles
northwards. In the autumn they move from highlands to the warmer coastal country
which lies west, southwest and south of Shiraz. In the olden days the Gabeh rugs
were only produced for their own domestic use. During the 1980's the western
dealers discovered these simple rugs, with their abstract designs, which were very
good for accompanying the new and modern furnishing and decor. During the last
part of the 20th century, these rugs were the best sellers, worldwide. Although
Gabeh have been in production for centuries, they were almost unknown to the
outside world. They have a thick pile, with very simple designs. These types of rugs
are a perfect companion with modern furnishing, and one can put them almost
anywhere in the home, from a child's room to a sitting room.
This one is woven with very good quality wool and is very hard wearing as well as being
decorative and beautiful. The design is very interesting and is a very primitive way of
showing the tribal motifs; the tribe’s people get their inspiration from everyday life. 
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PERSIAN, INDIAN GABBEH