Gabbeh
Type: Persian Rug
Location: Southwestern Iran (formerly Persia)
Knots per square meter: 70,000 - 150,000 knots
Features: Thick, with motifs of animals and plants
Pile: Long
Gabbeh rugs are thick rugs that originated from the nomadic traditions of the Zagros Mountains in southwestern Iran and are one of the most famous hand-knotted rugs in Iran. They are woven by several tribes and regions, including the Qashqai and Luri, and production is now also carried out in settled villages and workshops. The name Gabbeh means "coarse" or "natural" in Persian, and the designs are simple with few decorative elements, featuring motifs inspired by the everyday life of nomads, such as animals and plants.
Traditional Gabbeh rugs have been made using hand-spun wool and natural dyes obtained from plants. Current products may vary in materials and dyeing methods depending on the workshop and age, so please refer to each product page for details. Gabbeh rugs are thicker compared to other Persian rugs, with some reaching a thickness of about 2.5cm. In recent years, there has been an increase in colorful and intricate patterned Gabbeh rugs.
Gabbeh rugs are given various names according to the height of the pile and the density of the knots, such as Basic, Amale Baft, Kashkuli, and Luri Baft. In particular, Kashkuli is characterized by a high knot density and short pile.
