Gabbeh Basi Rug Beige

Length (in cm): 290
Width (in cm): 206
Color: Beige
SQM: 5.97
Border: Beige
Pile height (in mm): approx. 15
Knots/m²: 90,000 - 250,000
Type: Gabbeh
Size code: 200x300

Gabbeh rugs are made by Gashgai and Lori nomads in the Fars province, around Shiraz. The rugs were originally used for sleeping, as they have a higher pile for warmth. The uneven, hand-spun, lanolin-rich wool gives Gabbeh a typical granular surface texture. Many rugs have natural cream, brown, and grey tones. The red, yellow, green, and blue colors are made with plant dyes. Most Gabbehs are plain; when motifs are shown, they are stylized patterns from the everyday life of the nomads. Goats, camels, dogs, plants, and people are common motifs.

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.