This is a classic hand-woven Persian Gabbeh rug, perfect for placing in your living room or in front of your sofa. With a size that is neither too big nor too small, it easily complements your room's interior. It's approximately 1.5 tatami mats in size, making it easy to place under a dining table or similar. It's soft, plush, and features a pleasant texture that can be used all year round. Enjoy a unique, hand-woven, one-of-a-kind design. This Gabbeh is woven with fine threads, and while it takes more effort to weave, it is a Luri-baft Gabbeh, which is less thick and has a tighter weave than regular Gabbeh. "Luri" means "fine" and "baft" means "weave" in Persian.

Product Specifications

This Gabbeh features a base of undyed sheep's wool, intricately woven with many colorful butterflies gathering around beautiful things.

Product Number: G932_BE

Features of Persian Hand-woven Gabbeh

Gabbeh are long-piled rugs, deeply rooted in daily life, hand-woven by the Qashqai nomads of Iran's Zagros Mountains using plant-dyed wool. The Persian Variant wool used in this product possesses excellent durability, necessary for survival in the harsh environment of the Zagros Mountains, and a soft, pleasant texture rich in oils to effectively regulate body temperature. Gabbeh, hand-woven meticulously by Iranian nomads, one strand at a time, from wool dyed with natural dyes, are characterized by their plush and comfortable feel. Well-woven Gabbeh are said to last for 100 years, boasting superior durability. Born from a climate with extreme temperature differences between day and night, Gabbeh also have the characteristic of being warm in winter and airy in summer, preventing feelings of heat. And above all, there is its artistry. Gabbeh, created from the imagination of nomads, often feature animal and plant designs, with each one being a unique, original piece. They can be placed on the floor or even displayed on a wall as art. Why not find your own special Gabbeh that you can use for a long time?

Daily Care

Remove dirt and dust with a vacuum cleaner or broom, following the direction of the pile. For stains: Dilute a neutral detergent (for wool/silk) with water, wring out a towel tightly, and gently wipe the surface. Then, wipe thoroughly with a damp cloth to remove the detergent, and dry in a well-ventilated, shaded area.

Notes

As these are hand-woven, there may be irregularities in shape and pattern, weaving inconsistencies, and color variations. Please understand that these are part of the charm of hand-weaving. Additionally, Gabbeh are woven from sheep's wool. Therefore, a distinctive odor from the dye used on the wool may be present. The odor will gradually dissipate with use, but please be aware of this in advance.