Persian Gabeh Rug - 2.90x2.55 Connoisseur

Persian Gabeh Rug - 2.90x2.55 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

This carpet is spell binding and will hold pride of place in any setting

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

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

These rugs were made by Turkoman tribes

traditional Medallion rugs

Qum rug production is a great success story

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Their geometric designs are actually symbols that combine in myriad ways to profound effect

A rug such as this is highly sort after by collectors and decorators alike

The patterns are predominantly geometric and the most common layouts on Ardabil rugs are medallions

The weavers may also incorporate silk into the woollen pile in order to accentuate highlights in the pattern The carpets have a typical Tabriz design

This carpet gives the viewer so much beauty presented in various ways