Gabbeh Rugs
Bella Rugs offers a large selection of some of the finest rugs in the world. These include gabbeh rugs. Please contact our personal rug consultant for rug selection assistance.
The Gabbeh is commonly seen among the Kurdish, Luri and Qashqai tribes of the Zagros mountains. It is one of the popular types of hand-woven Persian carpets that’s made from wool and characterized by a mixture of different playful colors and geometric designs.
Gabbeh rugs are often tinted with natural yellow and red plant dye. However, other solid shades are also used in these rugs and often, they are equally distributed in its body. The Gabbeh rug also hosts basic rectangular designs that closely resemble animal prints. But there is no direct science or pattern to their application. They are simply made on a creative whim. Now, what makes the Gabbeh rug really unique and interesting is its form. See, Gabbeh rugs are usually thicker and coarser than other Persian carpets. This is what gives them their trademark “coarse and primitive” look and explains why it is given its name. Gabbeh, when translated to Persian, means natural, raw, uncut. Despite this attribute though, Gabbeh rugs are actually soft and durable. And as such, they have found places in homes across the world.
Gabbeh rug making today is not only an industry solely owned by the tribeswomen of Iran and Iraq. Nowadays, there are a number of weavers from India and Pakistan who are pirating the practice and earning a living from this Persian tradition. Because of its essentially cheap and easy production process, external producers are able to replicate the Persina Gabbeh rug without any problems. However, the difference is still clearly distinguishable in the end product, as authentic Persian Gabbeh rugs are notably made of higher quality. So when looking for a Gabbeh rug for your home or commercial space, make sure that you transact with dealers that provide genuine Gabbeh rugs. This way, you can be guaranteed the full features of this valuable Persian treasure.
