Persian Gabbeh Rug - 2.25 x 1.07 Connoisseur

Persian Gabbeh Rug - 2.25 x 1.07 ConnoisseurGabbeh, 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

These are rare pieces and are among the most beautiful examples of Persian carpets

Turkish Anatolian Karz Karz oriental rugs are woven in the city of Kars

Qum gained for itself a reputation for high-quality rugs

one also finds carpets of the Bakhtiari

A unique hand-knotted tribal Bakhtiari rug with a stunning bold floral medallion in a red-toned field of secondary symmetrical floral sprays

made from silk

The majority of the weavers are from the Afshar tribe

Their best-known carpets in fact are made by and tribeswomen in southern Iran’s Kerman and Hormozgan provinces

This carpet is one that represents joy and happiness

This juxtaposition of concepts such as spring

Superfine Tabriz rugs typically feature: High knot counts that allow for crisp

but it has a clear advantage in its resistance to everyday stress