Persian Gabbeh Rug - 2.80 x 1.00 tabriz

Persian Gabbeh Rug - 2.80 x 1.00 tabrizGabbeh, 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

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

the motifs of which are also used in the borders and in the corners

The central medallion is captivating and reflects precisely the composition of the guard borders and the field that frames the ocean of calming greens and yellow

it is made of wool and is from the city of Tabriz

Shiraz has been known for centuries as the city of roses

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flower and branch motifs

The patterns are highly curvilinear

depending on the particular styles of area rugs that they are weaving

Today Arak continues to produce semi-tribal or "village" rugs similar to those made in this part of Iran over two thousand years ago

This carpet is long runner and huge in quality

There is a wonderful balance to the complex patterns of the rest of the carpets