Contemporary Shooli Alvan thick stripes Persian Gabbeh
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ABOUT THIS PIECE
This large handwoven Persian Gabbeh rug offers a striking reinterpretation of the traditional Shooli kilim aesthetic. Woven in Fars Province by Qashqai/Luri artisans, it features a wool foundation with triple-weft construction and handspun wool pile, producing the dense, resilient texture characteristic of authentic Gabbeh weaving.
Horizontal bands of madder red, indigo, saffron yellow, walnut brown, and vegetal greens are arranged in irregular sequence, creating a painterly rhythm that recalls nomadic stripe traditions while resonating with contemporary interiors. The use of 100% natural vegetable dyes ensures a luminous and lasting colour palette. Kilim edges finish the piece, reinforcing its continuity with flatweave practice.
At 297 × 216 cm (6.41 m²), this is a room-sized rug ideally suited for living areas or gallery-style display, balancing nomadic authenticity with modern design sensibility.
SPECIFICATIONS
How it sits in your room.
292 × 207 CM (9'7" × 6'9"), DRAWN TO SCALE WITH TYPICAL AUSTRALIAN FURNITURE SIZES.
A 3-seater sofa along the long side with its front legs on the rug and 36 cm of rug past each arm, a coffee table on the rug. It is not deep enough for armchairs opposite as well.
A 120 × 80 cm table with 64 cm of rug beyond its sides and 86 cm past its ends, so the chairs stay on the rug when they are pulled out.
Under the lower part of a king bed with 55 cm of rug showing on each side, so your feet land on it either side of the bed.
Measure the room, or just the area the rug should cover, and we will draw this rug in it to scale.
