Luri / Gabeh rug from southern Persia, circa 1860

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Description

Gabeh literally means ‘unshorn’ and refers to a particularly type of long-piled rug from the south of Persia. Earlier, sparsely decorated Gabehs with natural dyes are few and far between and keenly sought after. They are, in their peculiar artistic logic, completely unlike most other oriental rugs and sometimes are more akin to western minimalist art. They were made by women of the Qashqa’i, the Luri and the Khamseh tribes of southern Persia. This particular dice pattern is often associated with a sub group called Mamassani and this is an early example.   There has been a recent resurgence in the manufacture of modern ‘Gabeh’ style rugs but they lack spontaneity and often appear contrived in their token display of ‘tribal’ motifs.
Size: 250 x 150 cm

Price: $12,100.00

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