Gabbeh carpets are traditionally made by the Gashgai and Lori nomads in the Fars province around Shiraz. Originally, they served as a sleeping mat, as their higher pile provides additional warmth. The hand-spun, lanolin-rich wool gives the Gabbeh its characteristic grainy surface texture. Many carpets show natural cream, brown, and gray tones, while bold colors like red, yellow, green, and blue are created using plant dyes. Most Gabbehs are kept simple; if patterns occur, they are stylized motifs from the daily life of the nomads. Frequent depictions include animals such as goats, camels, and dogs, as well as plants and people.
Technical Details
Length: 147 cm
Width: 102 cm
Area: 1.50 m²
Color: Blue
Border: Blue
Pile height: approx. 15 mm
Knot density: 90,000 – 250,000 knots/m²
Type: Gabbeh
Material: Hand-spun wool
Size code: 100x150
Weight: approx. 8.25 kg
The siblings Vida and Amin combine their passion for craftsmanship and contemporary design to curate unique, handmade carpets. The pieces are knotted and woven by talented knotters, some of whom still live as nomads and produce them in traditional handwork on wooden looms. Their knowledge, their experience and their individual style flow into each piece. Each carpet is made from natural vintage materials and yarn, authentic, timeless and tells its own story. At COCOLI you will find handmade unique pieces from Rugtales – designed with attention to detail and created to enrich spaces.
A handmade unique piece – designed and manufactured by experienced weavers who combine centuries-old tradition with personal style. Made from sustainable, natural materials.
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