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CONTEMPORARY

New Weave Bakhtiari Lowzi Persian Gabbeh Rug

BAKHTIARI · 216 × 164 CM (7'1" × 5'5")
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$4,590AVAILABLE · AUD INC GST

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ABOUT THIS PIECE

Handwoven ‌by Bakhtiari Nomads of Southwestern Persia from fine local handspun wool.

Traditionally woven for the weavers’ own use as a thick floor covering for winter months or as sleeping rugs, Gabbehs are unique one of a kind pieces of art handwoven by nomads.

Gabbehs exhibit some of the most original and unique designs within Persian rugs, with simple fields of colours, checkered designs and symbols and motifs of flora and fauna. With their minimal design elements, they are perfectly suited for modern interiors. Additionally, they can be easily incorporated into most eclectic decorating schemes and work well with traditional Persian carpets. Most of the recent Gabbehs are filled with colour with the weaver’s creativity being given free rein. The beauty of these rugs is their unmistakable uniqueness.

Handwoven, usually by women, on horizontal looms, Gabbehs are made from sustainably sourced local handspun wool and natural dyes and feature a thick, soft, lustrous pile.

SPECIFICATIONS

CraftGabbeh
OriginBakhtiari
EraContemporary
MaterialityWool on Wool
ColourColourful · Orange · Yellow
Area3.54 m²
Dimensions216 × 164 cm (7'1" × 5'5")
IN THE GALLERYOn the floor at 273a Swan St, Richmond, open Wed–Sun or by appointment. Plan a visit →
HOME TRIALTry it in your own room for seven days, obligation-free, anywhere in metropolitan Melbourne. Arrange one → How it works →
UNDERLAYCut to this rug’s exact size: $173.58. About underlay →
WITH ITHand-knotted, with a certificate of origin, and authenticated by Dyad Artisans. Free delivery Australia-wide over $200.
MORE PHOTOSA detail, the back, a video in daylight: ask and we will send them. Ask us →
REVIEWS5.0 from 50 Google reviews. Read them →
SIZE AND FIT

How it sits in your room.

216 × 164 CM (7'1" × 5'5"), DRAWN TO SCALE WITH TYPICAL AUSTRALIAN FURNITURE SIZES.

LIVING ROOM
3-SEATERTABLE
In front of the sofa

About the length of a 3-seater sofa, so it sits just in front of it with the coffee table on it. Floated like this it reads as a deliberate island rather than a rug that came up short.

DINING ROOM
TABLE
Seats 4, just

The chairs sit on the rug at the table, but with 42 cm of rug beyond the table their back legs catch the edge when pulled out. 60 cm is the comfortable margin.

BEDROOM
QUEEN
Narrow for a queen bed

Only 32 cm of rug would show either side of a queen bed. It works, but 45 cm or more looks settled. At the foot of the bed it suits well.

YOUR ROOM

Measure the room, or just the area the rug should cover, and we will draw this rug in it to scale.

NOT QUITE THE RIGHT SIZE?Go bigger: large rugs →Go smaller: small rugs →Rug size guide →
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