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Gabbeh rugs woven by the Qashqai nomads of southwestern Iran are celebrated for their colour, texture, and quiet charm. From shearing the sheep and spinning the wool to dyeing the yarn and weaving the rug, almost every stage of production was traditionally carried out within the family.
The wool comes from the nomads' own flocks and is hand-spun and naturally dyed, often with indigo. This slow, artisanal process preserves the strength, softness, and natural lustre of the fibre, creating a texture that industrial production can rarely match.
Woven from memory rather than drawings, Gabbehs are reflections of the weavers' world. A flower, a tree, a mountain, a cloud, or the deep blue of the sky may become inspiration. In this piece, the expansive blue field evokes distant horizons, while the delicate floral motifs appear like treasured memories floating in space.
Simple, honest, and deeply personal, this rug is more than decoration. It is a reflection of nature through the eyes of its weaver, carrying the spirit of a slower and perhaps happier world into the modern home.
Gabbeh rugs woven by the Qashqai nomads of southwestern Iran are celebrated for their colour, texture, and quiet charm. From shearing the sheep and spinning the wool to dyeing the yarn and weaving the rug, almost every stage of production was traditionally carried out within the family.
The wool comes from the nomads' own flocks and is hand-spun and naturally dyed, often with indigo. This slow, artisanal process preserves the strength, softness, and natural lustre of the fibre, creating a texture that industrial production can rarely match.
Woven from memory rather than drawings, Gabbehs are reflections of the weavers' world. A flower, a tree, a mountain, a cloud, or the deep blue of the sky may become inspiration. In this piece, the expansive blue field evokes distant horizons, while the delicate floral motifs appear like treasured memories floating in space.
Simple, honest, and deeply personal, this rug is more than decoration. It is a reflection of nature through the eyes of its weaver, carrying the spirit of a slower and perhaps happier world into the modern home.
