Persian Gabbeh Rug - 1.75 x 1.25 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
The largest Balouchi tribal concentration
regeneration and spring is also a path to heaven should we wish to take that journey
is the capital city of the State of Kurdestan
alongside light green and azure
Sirjan Afshar rugs are woven in over a hundred villages surrounding the city of Sirjan
with its pear-shaped figure and extending arch of flowers and is said to symbolise the garden of paradise
Rug weaving started in Turkey since 13th century with the arrival of the Seljuks
Caucasian and Armenian carpets retained their customary geometric patterns remained popular
The outer guard border is perfectly frames this carpet
The majority of the weavers are from the Afshar tribe
The usual Tabriz design is a medallion surrounded by flowers and tendrils
showing the depths of the universe
