Gabbeh – 189 x 108cm

The Luri and Qashqa’i nomads who migrate over vast territories in Southern and Western Iran have long been famous for their carpets, made from the wool of their own sheep which they have carded and spun themselves. They are woven by the women of the tribes, on primitive portable looms which are stretched out on the ground. Apart from the fine more formal carpets for which the tribes are famous, they also weave another type of rug which are much more creative in design. These are the Gabbehs. This lovely example is using the classic check-a-board design, with nomadic motifs in each square and using beautiful strong colours