Persian Gabbeh Rug - 1.40 x 1.00 Turkaman

Persian Gabbeh Rug - 1.40 x 1.00 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 colours are muted and delightful

It is made form silk and comes from the silk of Qum

The rug has soft toning

Boteh is the Farsi word used to describe in immature flower or palm leaf

The dominant feature of the design in this area is the absolute lack of curves

known for its strength

A very beautiful silk carpet

is perhaps the most well-known rug design

It is made from wool and comes from the city of Kerman

It is a silk carpet from the city of Qum

The repetition of the various coloured tiles in the main filed suggest continuity  of design

is in Pakistan