Gabbeh Carpets
The
word Gabbeh means hoarse or rough or unclipped in Persian. They are woolen
hand knotted carpets known for their tribal origin and patterns. Gabbeh rugs
have bold color in bold tribal patterns. Patterns are strongly influenced by
the life and style of herdsmen and nomadic tribes.
The patterns are simple and uncluttered with the geometric representations
of human and animal, large fields, bold stripes or geometric shapes or a
combination of them. Due to their design style and color scheming, they suit
the modern abstract art requirements of the furnishings. The scenes of
rolling hills and colorful flower fields depicted with little detail and in
deep colors--crimson reds, cobalt blues, rust and olive green--are soothing
to the eyes.
The carpet has a tough construction. Piles are of the hand spun goat and
sheep wool. Soft wool is preferred. They are made on horizontal as well as
vertical looms. The wrap, weft and the pile yarn are dyed with natural
colors.
