The Stories Behindthe Traditional Gabbeh Rugs in Iran
Gabbeh rugs in Iran are also known around the world as Persian rugs. They were made as early as the 1500’s, but didn’t become popular in the western market until about 50 years ago. Nowadays, they are highly prized for their distinct aesthetics and durable qualities. Here are just some of the reasonsthat make traditional Gabbeh rugs unique: Rich history The earliest Gabbeh rugs were said to have been wovenmore than 500 years ago, by nomadic tribal weavers in the south central Zagros mountain range and plains. They are associated with Qashqai and the Luri tribes in the Fars province as well as Kurds and Bakhtiari. Raw and natural qualities The word Gabbeh means raw, natural, uncut, or "on the rough" in Farsi. And if you take a close look at Gabbeh rugs in Iran, you will quickly see that this name is accurate. It’s easy to see the rawness and roughness of the fabric even if you don't touch it, and that’s what makes these rugs authentic and unpretentiously eleg...