This is a Persian hand-woven Gabbeh rug, perfect for placing in your living room or in front of your sofa.
It's approximately 2 tatami mats in size, making it easy to place under a dining table, for example.
You can use it in any relaxing spot in your home.
It's soft, plush, and has a pleasant feel that can be enjoyed all year round.
As a one-of-a-kind hand-woven piece, please enjoy its unique design.
This particular Gabbeh is woven with fine threads. Although it takes more effort to weave, it is a Luri-baft Gabbeh, which is thinner and more tightly woven than regular Gabbeh rugs.
"Luri" means "fine" and "baft" means "weave" in Persian.

Product Specifications

This Gabbeh features a red base with many colorful butterflies woven into it, symbolizing them gathering around something beautiful.

Product Number: G939_RE

Features of Persian Hand-Woven Gabbeh

Gabbeh are long-pile rugs, hand-woven by the Qashqai nomads in the Zagros Mountains of Iran, using plant-dyed wool as part of their daily lives. The "Persian Variant" wool used in this product is derived from sheep that thrive in the harsh environment of the Zagros Mountains, possessing excellent durability and a soft, pleasant feel with a high oil content for effective body temperature regulation.
These Gabbeh rugs, crafted by Iranian nomads meticulously hand-weaving each strand of naturally dyed wool, are characterized by their plush and delightful texture.
Well-woven Gabbeh are highly durable, said to last for 100 years.
Originating from a climate with extreme temperature differences between day and night, Gabbeh also have the characteristic of being warm in winter and airy and cool in summer.
And above all, there's their artistry. Gabbeh created from the imagination of nomads often feature animal and plant designs, making each one a unique, one-of-a-kind original.
They can be placed on the floor or even hung on a wall as art.
Why not find a special Gabbeh that you can cherish forever?

Daily Care

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

Important Notes

Due to being hand-woven, there may be irregularities in shape and pattern, weaving inconsistencies, and dyeing variations. Please consider these as part of the charm of hand-woven items.
Additionally, Gabbeh are woven from sheep's wool. Therefore, a unique odor from the dye used on the wool may be present.
This odor will gradually dissipate with use, but please be aware of this in advance.

Pompoms can be removed before shipping.

The pompoms located at the corners and in the middle of the Gabbeh can be removed upon request before delivery.
Removing the pompoms does not negatively affect the quality or durability of the Gabbeh.
If you wish for your order to be shipped without pompoms, please feel free to contact us via email or phone below.

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