Persian Gabeh Rug - 1.28x0.85 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
and the Nain craftsmen switched to carpet making
It is delightful combination of both geometric and curvilinear shapes
The use of colors varies depending on styles of certain tribes
It was hand made from persons whose understanding of the temporary nature of life and beauty was possible and enhanced by their awareness of heaven and the eternal that awaits us after death
It is signed By Master Madahi of Tabriz
a large salt desert to the east
It displays magnificent motifs including profusion of flowers
Local artisans use Persian knots which offer greater precision
The central design is a circular arrangement of motifs sitting in a rectangular shape out which sides of its length protrudes half circle shapes suggesting the evolution of the central circle shape pushing outwards
Colours are varied and are bright
The repetition of the various coloured tiles in the main filed suggest continuity of design
This central medallion carpet has a beautiful rosette central motif that blossoms outward
