Indian Gabbeh Loribuff

Indian Gabbeh LoribuffA coarser, thicker, variety of Persian carpet, the Gabbeh (from the Persian word meaning raw, natural or uncut) is a primitive, rough carpet. Traditionally made by woman and used as sleeping rugs, these beautiful, medium sized hand woven pile rugs feature simple, abstract designs with playful geometry and open fields of colour. They are the best known nomadic carpets from Iran, knotted by nomads from the Qashqai and Luri tribes of southwest Iran and

These durable rugs are woven by tough Kurdish people in the city of Bidjar

and this mood is reflected in the design of Sarouk (Saruq) rugs: a stunning fusion of angular floral patterns (with or without a central medallion) and primitive geometrics

modern and contemporary decor

Created by highly skilled Qashqai weavers who are renowned for their expressive craftsmanship and attention to detail

Possibly the finest of all Afghan tribal rugs

Silk is used for the foundation and the pile in the most lavish

Knotted by nomads from the Qashqai and Luri tribes of southwest Iran

with smaller motifs – often improvised by the weaver – in the background

nicknamed iron rugs

as a nod to their outstanding craftsmanship

often present all-over pattern without a central medallion

Using a combination of flat weave (kilim) and traditional Senneh hand-knotting