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Qab, Qabi (frame) قاب

Qab is Persian for a frame or case. A qabi ('framed') design sets the field out in framed panels, much like kheshti; '4 Qabi' on our Turkmen rugs means a field divided into four framed panels.

Also Qabi · Frames · frame design · framed panels

See also Kheshti, Gul (Turkmen)

Last reviewed

Qab, Qabi: Antique Torkaman 4 Qabi (Frames) Persian Rug, the whole piece
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In the collection

Qab, Qabi, in the collection.

New Weave Bijar Fine Frames Gabbeh
New Weave Bijar Fine Frames Persian Gabbeh RugN° 001
189 × 139 cm
Bijar · Contemporary
$4,990AUD
Fine Bakhtiari Poppy Frames Persian Rug, 159x102cm
Fine Bakhtiari Rosebud Frames Persian RugN° 002
159 × 102 cm
Bakhtiari · Vintage · Mid 20th Century
$2,890AUD
Contemporary Kerman Fine Frames Persian Rug, 149x132cm
Contemporary Kerman Fine Frames Persian Gabbeh RugN° 003
149 × 132 cm
Kerman · Contemporary
$3,890AUD
Vintage Qabi Qashqai Gabbeh 0.7SQM
Vintage Qabi Qashqai Persian Gabbeh RugN° 004
122 × 61 cm
Qashqai · Fourth Quarter 20th Century
$690AUD
Antique Torkaman 4 Qabi (Frames) Carpet 1.4SQM
Antique Torkaman 4 Qabi (Frames) Persian Rug 1.46 m²N° 005
146 × 100 cm
Torkaman · Antique
Price on request
Vintage Fine Torkaman 4 Qabi Carpet 1.8 SQM
Vintage Fine Torkaman 4 Qabi Persian RugN° 006
163 × 108 cm
Torkaman · Third Quarter 20th Century
$1,790AUD
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