Persian Gabeh Rug - 2.04x1.60 Extra Large

Persian Gabeh Rug - 2.04x1.60 Extra LargeGabbeh, 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

Najafabad is also the trade center for an agricultural region noted for its pomegranates

it has beautiful tones of yellows and reds

The borders and tendrils are very much of the same colour and hues

It is extremely difficult not to get truly excited by this outstanding rug made by a master craftsman that has signed his work

There are different kinds of Afghan carpets

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

It is for this reason that most Zanjan rugs are small in size

Karabagh and Kuba

There is a very definite cross shape

The most coveted of these rugs are made by a Farahan

Colours are varied and are bright

This carpet is the work of a genius