Persian Village Rug - 2.00x1.30 Gabeh

Persian Village Rug - 2.00x1.30 GabehHamadan Hamadan was once the capital of Persia during the periods of the Seljuks and today is the catchment area for rugs from numerous towns and villages, many of which have been weaving rugs for centuries. Because Hamadan rugs are drawn from such a wide area, they can be extremely varied in design. They are hard wearing and generally of good quality. Fairly recently rugs have been made in the city of Hamadan itself. Such rugs are made with thick

Similar motifs also appeared on book covers

weeping willows & floral shrubs bordered y a major guardstripe of trees and floral motifs

This beautiful wool carpet is a village rug from Tabriz  It makes a powerful statement with the choice of lovely colours that are in balance and harmony with each other

also spelt Gaba or Gabeh

These carpets are known as “Kerman Ravar”

or master bedrooms

In Ottoman Turkey

Towards the end of the 18th century the workshops suffered a crisis

Such rugs are made with thick high-quality wool

Blossoms representing youth

which serves to give a lovely frame to the centre of the carpet

A perfect addition to your home or collection