LoomBloom 6x8'8'' Gold Green Gabbeh Hand Knotted Modern Wool Oriental Area Rug

Thick, soft and a little whimsical, this gold and green modern Gabbeh feels as good as it looks. Little animals and trees wander over the gold ground, red and green corners add contrast, and a jagged zigzag border keeps everything lively. The long, dense wool pile gives a cushioned step, which is what draws people to this hand knotted style. Soft shifts of shade in the gold come from hand dyed yarn, so the color has movement rather than a flat finish. It is a handmade Oriental rug with plenty of warmth. Try it in a living room for a relaxed centerpiece, in a bedroom where you want something plush to land on, or near a dining room table. It also brightens a home office with a friendly, modern look. Choose it when you want a floor that feels playful, snug and full of life, and that adds a storybook touch to simple rooms.

• Exact Size: 6x8'8"
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Gold, Green, Red, Navy
• Origin: India
• Pile Height: 1.5 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: LBR21896

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.