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Gabbeh
Rugs, which are unique hand-woven rugs are not only
for those with a passion for history and tradition, but
also for those who believe that form and function go hand-in-hand.
There's no better way to add warmth
and style to your room than with the ease of these machine
washable 100% wool Gabbeh rugs.
The Gabbeh is a very unique hand-woven tribal Persian
rug, made by nomadic people in Southern Iran. This
rug's distinct style of weaving is especially suitable
for modern, or contemporary settings. It combines thick,
heavy pile with bold colors and shapes in unusual and
exciting combinations. Gabbeh designs are extremely simple
and uncluttered with large fields, bold stripes and geometric
human or animal shapes that seem more sophisticated than
primitive. The Gabbeh is often a favorite of many contemporary
designers because of its beauty and utmost simplicity.
History of Gabbeh Rugs
Nomadic tribes in this area, which stretches from the great
southern Fars province of Iran through parts of the province
of Kerman, have a long history of rug weaving using strong
Turkish and Kurdish weaving influences and techniques. The
famous Gabbeh is produced in the southern part of this vast
province and the Afshar and Qashqai regions are also situated
here. The Afshar tribes are within the province of Kerman
while the notorious Qashqai tribes are spread across the two
provinces and some other parts of southern Iran. Some rug
weaving centers include the ancient and historic city of Shiraz
which is in Fars, the famous city of Kerman which is in the
province of Kerman, and the towns of Abadeh, Sirjan, and many
other villages and nomadic colonies spread along these regions.
These rugs were not originally made to sell commercially.
Rather, people who wove them were following an ancient custom
that has been a part of the Iranian heritage for over 3500
years. Younger girls begin weaving early to demonstrate their
preparedness for marriage and to offer their handiwork as
part of their dowry and it is custom for most women to have
this wonderful talent which is rug weaving.
Construction of Gabbeh Rugs
These rugs of this southern region of Iran are hand-woven
usually with symmetrical Turkish knots up-to a density of
100 knots per sq. in. The wrap and weft structure is strong,
durable cotton or in some cases, goat hair. The pile of the
rugs is made of very lustrous and fine wool that has been
shorn from local herds of sheep, and colored mainly with natural
vegetable and root dyes. The simple and gentle weavers here
are very fond of bright lively colors because it brings enchantment
to their plain and primitive homes. These rugs are truly unique
and priceless treasures, which took these benevolent nomadic
weavers months to complete. There will absolutely never be
a duplicate of one of these rugs anywhere. There might be
a piece similar to another, but never one identical to another.
This is because each rug is a self expression of that individual
weaver and there is no paper design or blueprint used. This
is what makes these rugs so special and unique.
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