The use of Animals in Rugs and Carpets have been in effect since centuries ago. They have been part of rugs woven in cities and workshops. They have even been in tribal weaving and continue to this day. Our own
tribal Gabbeh rug productions include many designs which have animals in them. The tribal weaving mostly includes animals such as goats, sheep, camels, birds, etc. since those are the animals they come in contact with on daily bases. Specially with
tribal weavers, animals play a major role in their daily lives which is the reason they are included in many of their rugs.
These specific pictures of the Gabbeh Rugs posted are from our own production looms made by our weavers in the Fars province in south west Iran around the famous city of Shiraz. They are made with
fine hand-spun lamb's wool and natural dye. The knot per square inch of these Gabbeh Rugs are 165.
Dr. Khosrow Sobhe (Dr. Kay)
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Tel. 310-770-9085
Out of all the different types of rugs, Gabbehs are my absolute favorite. They are thick, colourful, and most have an almost whimsical look to them.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing these come in for cleaning to our shop. I recently watched a the movie Gabbeh that shows how the weaver puts their everyday life into each rug they make.
Every rug tells a story, but Gabbehs gives you the pictures too.
mostly childern like animal design carpets.Nice pic and post
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