Brighten a room with the sunny, graphic look of this gold and red Gabbeh, a hand knotted wool rug with a soft, cushioned feel. Layers of color build outward from a golden yellow center that has stepped sawtooth edges: first red, then a narrow green and gold barber pole strip, then a deep forest green outer band. Down the middle, three vertical diamonds in dark green, ruby red and teal blue carry little camel, tree and goat figures, and black animal icons sit in each corner. You get the charm of Persian folk art with a modern, color blocked attitude. The wool is knotted by hand over a cotton core into a thick pile that is comfortable to walk on, and the sturdy build is ready for daily routines. Use this modern Gabbeh as a living room rug, a bedroom rug, a spot of color in a dining room or a cheerful anchor in a home office. As an Oriental area rug, it brings a lively handmade presence wherever it lands.
- Exact Size: 8'3"x9'5"
- Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
- Yarn: Wool
- Color: Gold, Red, Green, Black
- Origin: India
- Pile Height: 1 inch
- Condition: New
- Condition Description: New With Tags
- Rug#: LBR21926
Story Behind the Art: Gabbeh rugs are rooted in the nomadic weaving traditions of southwestern Persia, where thick wool rugs were created with an emphasis on utility, spontaneous design, and expressive simplicity. The term Gabbeh is associated with an unclipped or shaggy surface, reflecting the substantial pile that traditionally distinguishes the style. Early patterns were often sparse and highly individual, with simple geometric forms joined by abstract trees, animals, human figures, and symbols inspired by everyday nomadic life. Rather than following rigid design templates, weavers frequently interpreted motifs freely, resulting in irregular spacing and an intentionally unpolished visual character. Both symmetrical and asymmetrical knotting techniques may be found within the broader tradition. Contemporary Gabbeh-inspired rugs continue to preserve this emphasis on thick wool texture, uncomplicated imagery, bold fields of color, and relaxed artistic expression.
