Gabbeh Rug
Style 18.07.2018

Gabbeh Rugs

Gabbeh Rugs: Rustic Charm and Simplicity

Gabbeh Rugs are our current obsession. They are a charming variety of Persian rugs from the Zagros Mountains of southern Iran made by Qashqai and Luri weavers. They are much thicker and coarser than the other styles of Persian carpets – the word ‘gabbeh’ means raw, natural and uncut in Persian. Gabbeh rug patterns are simpler than the ones you’d usually associate with Persian rugs, some have linear geometric designs and they often carry small colourful animal motifs.

Gabbeh Rug

The colours used in the rugs are created using natural plant dyes and though most of them are neutral beige and brown colours some can have a bright yellow or red field though the colour is variegated throughout.

Vintage Gabbeh Rug 3

Like all good Persian rugs, they are made from natural hand spun yarns but are at the less expensive end of the spectrum due to their less elaborate designs and smaller number of knots though are equally as durable.

Vintage Gabbeh Rug 4

They are reminiscent of Moroccan Berber rugs because of their simple yet playful designs, their size and their thick wool piles on wool foundations. They compliment contemporary and minimalist décor, providing a lovely hand made and textural quality.

Vintage Gabbeh Rug

Here’s the trailer for the beautiful award winning film ‘Gabbeh’ who’s protagonist magically springs to life from a depiction of a young woman from a Gabbeh rug!

Women Weavers
Women weaving traditional Persian rugs in Iran
PREVIOUS ARTICLE Oriental carpet underneath a dining table – sin or style? Oriental carpet underneath a dining table – sin or style? NEXT ARTICLE Persian Rugs in Bathrooms Persian Rugs in Bathrooms