Gabbeh Basi Rug

Length (in cm): 231

Width (in cm): 175 

Color: Brown

SQM: 4.04

Border: Brown Pile height (in mm): approx. 15 Knots/m²: 90,000 - 250,000

Type: Gabbeh

Size code: 170x240

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, handspun, lanolin-rich wool gives Gabbeh a typical grainy surface texture. Many rugs have natural shades of cream, brown, and gray. The red, yellow, green, and blue colors are created using plant dyes. Most Gabbehs are plain; When motifs are shown, they are stylized patterns from the everyday life of nomads. Goats, camels, dogs, plants, and people are common motifs.