5' 6" x 7' 11" Gabbeh India 5X8 Brown Multi Wool Area Rug #012714 Splash rendered in vegetable dyes

rendered in vegetable dyes

Art rugs are modern masterpieces that showcase legendary artistic works

While each pattern is painstakingly crafted to emulate the classic design traits of long ago

The cost comes from labor-intensive demands to produce carpets with exceptional character in color and finely detailed design

Abadeh rugs are known for their geometric designs and bright colors

5' 6" x 7' 11" Gabbeh India 5X8 Brown Multi Wool Area Rug #012714 Splash rendered in vegetable dyesGabbeh (Persian for unclipped) rugs are usually thicker and coarser than other oriental rugs, and are probably the most well known handmade carpets from Iran. Traditionally, they have been hand knotted as sleeping rugs. Designs are usually simple, with colorful folklife motifs such as rectangular objects and animals, and few decorative elements. During the late 19th century, Gabbeh rugs were made by tribal weavers who lived in the Zagros Mountains.