Gabbeh refers to a rough, handmade carpet made by the nomadic Qashqai people of southwestern Persia. "Gabbeh" means "primitive" or "unprocessed" in Persian. These carpets are made primarily from hand-spun wool and dyed with natural vegetable dyes. They are thicker than other Persian carpets, up to 2.5cm thick.
The designs are simple, and mainly feature animal patterns. In recent years, to meet the demand in Europe, there has been an increase in Gabbeh carpets with colorful and intricate patterns.
This style of carpet is also produced in India, but it has different characteristics from Persian ones, so care should be taken when choosing one. Persian Gabbehs are said to be of high quality, especially in terms of the softness and durability of the wool.
There are several types of Gabbeh carpets, each with its own name. For example, the Gabbeh Kashkuri is characterized by its particularly fine knots and short fibers.
The designs are simple, and mainly feature animal patterns. In recent years, to meet the demand in Europe, there has been an increase in Gabbeh carpets with colorful and intricate patterns.
This style of carpet is also produced in India, but it has different characteristics from Persian ones, so care should be taken when choosing one. Persian Gabbehs are said to be of high quality, especially in terms of the softness and durability of the wool.
There are several types of Gabbeh carpets, each with its own name. For example, the Gabbeh Kashkuri is characterized by its particularly fine knots and short fibers.