Gabbeh Basi Rug Brown

Length (in cm): 195
Width (in cm): 157
Color: Brown
SQM: 3.06
Border: Brown
Pile height (in mm): approx. 15
Knots/m²: 90,000 - 250,000
Type: Gabbeh
Size code: 150x200

Gabbeh carpets are made by Gashgai and Lori nomads in the Fars province, around Shiraz. The carpets were originally used for sleeping, as they have a higher pile for warmth. The uneven, hand-spun, lanolin-rich wool gives Gabbeh a typical grainy surface texture. Many carpets have natural cream, brown, and gray 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.

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 weavers, some of whom still live as nomads and use traditional handcrafting techniques on wooden looms. Their knowledge, experience, and individual style are incorporated into every piece. Each rug is made from natural vintage materials and yarn, authentic, timeless, and telling its own unique story. At COCOLI, you will find handmade, one-of-a-kind pieces from Rugtales—designed with attention to detail and created to enrich any space.