Ararat Rugs Modern Design Gabbeh Rug, Persian Mid-Century Design Natural Dyed
By Ararat Rugs
Located in Tokyo, JP
The word “Gabbeh” itself means “raw” or “natural” in Persian, reflecting the simplicity and primitive charm of these rugs.
Wool, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Vintage Gabbeh Turkish Rug with Polychromatic Squared Pattern - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x5 Persian Gabbeh rug is the latest grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of iconic tribal pieces.
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Tribal Style Rug in Brown with Primitivist Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Inspired by nomadic tribal rugs, this 8x10 piece from Rug & Kilim’s Burano collection has a particular feeling like that of Persian Gabbeh rugs.
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Tribal Style Rug in Brown with Primitivist Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Inspired by nomadic tribal rugs, this 8x10 piece from Rug & Kilim’s Burano collection has a particular feeling like that of Persian Gabbeh rugs.
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Brown Tribal Style Runner Rug with Primitivist Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
As inspired by nomadic tribal rugs, especially like that of Persian Gabbeh rugs, this 3x6 modern rug from our Burano collection is hand knotted in wool.
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Brown Tribal Style Runner Rug with Primitivist Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
As inspired by nomadic tribal rugs, especially like that of Persian Gabbeh rugs, this 3x6 modern rug from our Burano collection is hand knotted in wool.
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Brown Tribal Style Runner Rug with Primitivist Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
As inspired by nomadic tribal rugs, especially like that of Persian Gabbeh rugs, this 3x6 modern rug from our Burano collection is hand knotted in wool.
Wool
Vintage Gabbeh Rug in Beige-Brown and Red Chevron Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A vintage 3x5 Persian Gabbeh rug in a grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare tribal pieces.
Wool
Vintage Gabbeh Tribal Rug in Polychromatic Striae and Dots Pattern - Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A vintage 3x4 Persian Gabbeh rug, making a grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare tribal pieces.
Wool
Vintage Gabbeh Tribal Rug in Beige-Brown Open Field & Red Border by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A vintage 2x4 Persian Gabbeh rug in the latest entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare tribal pieces.
Wool
Vintage Gabbeh Tribal Rug in Brown with Red, Green & Gray Borders by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A vintage 4x5 Persian Gabbeh rug in the latest entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare tribal pieces.
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Gift-Size Soumak Rug with Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Though its feeling is contemporary, admirers of the craft may note a subtle inspiration from antique Persian Gabbeh rugs and similar tribal carpets known to favor this sensibility.
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Classic Style Pictorial Rug in Red-Pink Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Strongly inspired from Persian Gabbeh rugs and Karabagh rugs of similar geometric sensibility.
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Gift-Size Soumak Rug with Beige-Brown Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Though its feeling is contemporary, admirers of the craft may note a subtle inspiration from antique Persian Gabbeh rugs and similar tribal carpets known to favor this sensibility.
Wool
$1,050Sale Price|25% Off
Modern Persian Gabbeh Colorful Handmade Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful contemporary Gabbeh hand knotted wool rug with a multi-color field. This Gabbeh rug has a blue frame a Gorgeous delicate stripe design. This rug measures: 3'4 x 4'10". ...
Wool
Persian Bakhtiari Gabbeh rug, Mid-20th Century
Located in Dublin, NH
Brown and Ivory Bakhtiari Gabbeh rug, Mid-20th Century Mid-20th-century Bakhtiari gabbeh rug from Persia, hand-knotted in wool with an elongated format featuring star-like geometric...
Wool
Vintage Gabbeh Tribal Rug in Beige-Brown and Red Chevron Patterns by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A vintage 3x5 Persian Gabbeh rug, from a grand entry to Rug & Kilim’s curation of rare tribal pieces.
Wool
Zabihi Collection Worn Antique Persian Gabbeh Small Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th-century colorful tribal persian gabbeh small rug rug no. r5908 size 3' 2" x 5' 9" (97 x 175 cm)
Wool
$1,684Sale Price|20% Off
Animal Pictorial Oriental Carpet with Lion and Weaver Signature
Located in Alessandria, Piemonte
Animal pictorial oriental carpet, inspired by antique Persian Gabbeh rugs from the central period of the twentieth century.
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Tribal Style Rug in Rust with Polychromatic Lion Pictorials
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in a special blend of Ghazni wool, this 4x7 rug from the custom-classics Burano Collection by Rug & Kilim is inspired by vintage and antique tribal rugs and folk art, wi...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tribal Rug with Animal Pictorials
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Persian Gabbeh tribal provenance is one of the most primitive, and collectible shabby-chic styles in handmade nomadic rugs.
Wool
Afghan Persian Gabbeh-Style Brown Tribal Rug, 74.8 x 98.4 Inches
Located in Lisbon, PT
A distinctive Afghan rug designed in the minimalist tradition of Persian Gabbeh carpets, featuring a deep chocolate-brown field accented by four small geometric tribal medallions in ...
Wool, Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tribal Rug with Animal Pictorials
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Persian Gabbeh tribal provenance is one of the most primitive, and collectible shabby-chic styles in handmade nomadic rugs.
Wool
Antique Gabbeh Persian Common Nomadic Collectible
Located in WYNNUM, QLD
Antique Gabbeh oversize. 50% discount short term. Gabbehs are in short supply. Real ones that is. They are a special breed of home use only nomadic sleeping blankets and intent carp...
Wool
$4,013Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade Vintage Persian Style Gabbeh Rug 4.7' x 7', 1980s - 1D111
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Add a touch of charm and warmth to your home with our Handmade Vintage Persian Style Gabbeh Rug. This 4.7’ x 7’ (146cm x 214cm) rug is a stunning example of the Gabbeh style, which o...
Wool
$3,267Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade Vintage Persian Style Gabbeh Rug 5.6' x 8', 1970s - 1D61
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade Vintage Persian Style Gabbeh Rug: A true masterpiece, this rug carries the soul of ancient traditions and the warmth of its woolen fibers.
Wool
$3,267Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade Vintage Persian Style Gabbeh Rug 5.8' x 7.9', 1970s - 1D60
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade Vintage Persian Style Gabbeh Rug: A true masterpiece, this rug carries the soul of ancient traditions and the warmth of its woolen fibers.
Wool
$542Sale Price|70% Off
Handmade Vintage Persian Style Gabbeh Rug 4.1' x 6.9', 1970s - 1C1132
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This Handmade Vintage Persian Style Gabbeh Rug from the 1970s is a delightful piece of craftsmanship.
Silk
$595Sale Price|70% Off
Handmade Vintage Persian Style Gabbeh Rug 3.6' x 7', 1970s - 1C1133
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Handmade Vintage Persian Style Gabbeh Rug from the 1970s: Dimensions: Size: 3.6’ x 7’ (111cm x 214cm) Shape: Rectangular Material and Condition: Crafted from high-quality wool, this...
Wool
Hand-Knotted Gabbeh Persian Rug, Wool, Custom Made, 21st Century, New
Located in Foligno, Perugia
This our wonderful and charming Persian Gabbeh rug, hand-woven with stunning and meticulous attention to detail, transforms your environment by bringing facinor and warmth. This Gabb...
Wool
$4,013Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade Vintage Persian Style Gabbeh Rug 5' x 7', 1980s - 1D110
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Immerse your living space in the elegance of our Handmade Vintage Persian Style Gabbeh Rug. Crafted meticulously in the 1980s, this 5’ x 7’ (155cm x 214cm) masterpiece is a testament...
Wool
$4,200Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade Vintage Persian Style Gabbeh Rug 4.5' x 5.9', 1980s - 1D108
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Immerse your living space in the elegance of the past with our Handmade Vintage Persian Style Gabbeh Rug. Crafted meticulously in the 1980s, this exquisite rug measures 4.5’ x 5.9’ (...
Wool
$840Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade Vintage Persian Style Gabbeh Rug 1.8' x 2.8', 1980s - 1D121
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Design: This handmade rug features intricate designs and patterns reminiscent of Persian-style Gabbeh rugs.
Wool
$4,023Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade Vintage Persian Style Gabbeh Rug 4.8' x 7.1', 1980s - 1D109
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Add a touch of charm and whimsy to your home with our Handmade Vintage Persian Style Gabbeh Rug. This lovely rug was made in the 1980s and measures 4.8’ x 7.1’ (146cm x 216cm), makin...
Wool
$1,122Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade Vintage Persian Style Gabbeh Rug 2.3' x 3.8', 1980s - 1D118
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Condition: The woolen fabric appears to be in good condition, adding to the rug’s overall appeal. This unique Persian-style Gabbeh rug from the 1980s would make a captivating additio...
Wool
$840Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade Vintage Persian Style Gabbeh Rug 2' x 3', 1980s - 1D119
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Condition: The woolen fabric appears to be in good condition, adding to the rug’s overall appeal. This unique Persian-style Gabbeh rug from the 1980s would make a captivating additio...
Wool
$4,013Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade Vintage Persian Style Gabbeh Rug 5' x 6.5', 1980s - 1D112
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Step into a world of comfort and style with this exquisite Handmade Vintage Persian Style Gabbeh Rug. Crafted meticulously from high-quality wool, this rug is in good condition, prom...
Wool
$2,520Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade Vintage Persian Style Gabbeh Rug 4.7' x 6.4', 1970s - 1D82
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Bring home a piece of history and art with this Handmade Vintage Persian Style Gabbeh Rug. This stunning rug from the 1970s is in good condition, featuring a unique and intricate des...
Wool
$840Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade Vintage Persian Style Gabbeh Rug 1.8' x 2.9', 1980s - 1D113
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Step into a world of comfort and style with this exquisite Handmade Vintage Persian Style Gabbeh Rug. Crafted meticulously from high-quality wool, this rug is in good condition, prom...
Wool
$1,195Sale Price|63% Off
Handmade Vintage Persian Style Gabbeh Rug 4.8' x 6.3', 1970s - 1D55
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Design and Patterns: This rug embodies the essence of traditional Gabbeh rugs, known for their thick pile and earthy color palette. The base color is a soothing beige, creating a ne...
Wool
$963Sale Price|34% Off
Vintage hand-knotted Persian rug, Gabbeh
Located in Foligno, Perugia
Hand-knotted Vintage Persian rug, Gabbeh. Gabbeh are carpets from southern Persia. These are rugs of Nomadic origin known for their all over, or full color, designs. This carpet is a...
Wool
Vintage Afghani Gabbeh Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
A stunning vintage late 20th century Afghani hand-knotted rug with a solid colored field woven in varying shades of golds and browns, and with no border.
Wool
$1,120Sale Price|20% Off
Handmade Vintage Persian Style Gabbeh Rug 2.4' x 4', 1980s - 1D117
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Design: This wool rug features an intricate and artistic representation of trees. The design is centered around beautifully detailed tree motifs. Colors: Base: The background color i...
Wool
$414Sale Price|25% Off
Vintage Persian Gabbeh Signed Geometric Medallions Pure Wool Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This fabulous Hand-Knotted carpet has been created and designed for extra strength and durability. This rug has been handcrafted for weeks in the traditional method that is used to m...
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tribal Rug in Beige with Animal Pictorials
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Persian Gabbehs like those that inspired this piece are among the most primitive, and collectible shabby-chic styles in handmade nomadic rugs, known for thick, lush piles, rich color...
Wool
Vintage Persian Gabbeh Runner in Red with Animal Pictorials by Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This vintage 3x7 Gabbeh Persian runner is from the latest entries in Rug & Kilim’s rare tribal curations.
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Modern Classics Tribal Rug in Beige with Animal Pictorials
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Persian Gabbehs like those that inspired this piece are among the most primitive, and collectible shabby-chic styles in handmade nomadic rugs, known for thick, lush piles, rich color...
Wool
$2,970Sale Price|25% Off
8'7"x12' Ivory, Modern, Soft and Plush Persian Wool Gabbeh Hand Knotted Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Ivory, Modern, Thick, Soft and Plush Persian Wool Gabbeh with Large Tree Design, Hand Knotted, Oriental Rug Primary materials: Wool Latex: No Pile height: 0.25 Inches Style: Transit...
Wool
Antique Gabbeh Rug 2.68m X 1.42m
Located in St. Albans, GB
An exceptional antique Gabbeh rug, handwoven by the nomadic Qashqai tribe circa 1900 with a geometrical design on a saffron yellow field and great secondary colours. Signed by the we...
Wool
Vintage Gabbeh Rug 1.84m x 1.12m
Located in St. Albans, GB
A beautiful vintage Gabbeh rug, handwoven by the nomadic Qashqai tribe circa 1960 with a stylised tree of life design on a black and white (commonly referred to as 'salt and pepper')...
Wool
Zabihi Collection Tribal Abstract Antique Gabbeh Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-century antique Persian gabbeh Abstract Rug Details rug no. j4665 size 5' x 8' 1" (152 x 246 cm)
Wool
Zabihi Collection Folk Art Vintage Gabbeh Rug, 5'6'' x 8'9''
Located in New York, NY
An intermediate-sized Gabbeh rug made in the middle of the 20th century Details rug no. j3316 size 5' 6" x 8' 9" (168 x 267 cm)
Wool
$997Sale Price|25% Off
2'6"x10' Ballet White Lori Buft Gabbeh Plain Wool Hand Knotted Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Lori Buft Gabbeh Plain Design, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving cra...
Wool
$1,236Sale Price|25% Off
4'x8' Ivory Lori Buft Gabbeh Plain Design Wool Hand Knotted Wide Runner Rug
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
This is a truly genuine one-of-a-kind Lori Buft Gabbeh Plain Design, Hand Knotted, Pure Wool, Oriental Rug. It has been Knotted for months and months in the centuries-old weaving cra...
Wool
Vintage hand-knotted Persian rug, Gabbeh
Located in Foligno, Perugia
Hand-knotted Vintage Persian rug, Gabbeh. Gabbeh are carpets from southern Persia. They are part of the ancient Persian tradition. They are refurbished carpets for their construction...
Wool
The Desert Citadel: Late 19th Century Gabbeh Masterpiece of Tribal Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
54112 Antique Gabbeh Rug, 06'05 x 09'05. The Desert Citadel: Late 19th Century Gabbeh Masterpiece of Tribal Elegance. Woven in the late nineteenth century by the Qashqai or Luri trib...
Wool
Hand-knotted Vintage Persian rug, all over pattern Gabbeh
Located in Foligno, Perugia
Vintage Persian Carpet hand-knotted, peisley pattern all over Gabbeh. Gabbeh carpets are among the oldest carpets in the Persian tradition. Carpets typical of the nomadic peoples of...
Wool
Make a bold statement in a living room or bedroom by incorporating vintage Persian rugs in your home decor.
A Persian carpet lends an aura of prestige to any room, even today. The fascination with Persian rugs dates at least as far back as the 4th century B.C., when historian Xenophon referred to the “soft rugs on which the Persians sit.” For centuries, Iran (modern-day Persia) has been known for the craftsmanship, intricate patterns and artistry of its carpets, which have found their way into households and museums around the world.
Although they have many imitators, real Persian rugs are made only in Iran and are easily recognized by their vibrant colors and elegant patterns.
Traditional, or antique, Persian rugs are what most people identify as “authentic.” Hand-made, they are very durable and, if properly cared for, can be passed down from generation to generation. Modern Persians, on the other hand, are often machine-made. Today’s carpets, Iranian or otherwise, can’t possibly match the level of craftsmanship that prevailed centuries ago, so historical Persian carpets will always be admired and highly valued.
Although the machine-aided production process is much faster and cheaper, the resulting rugs typically do not have the same quality or lifespan as handwoven ones, so traditional options are considered better investments.
To distinguish between the two, look for imperfections. Because traditional Persian rugs are handwoven, you will likely see small flaws on the front and back. With a machine-made imitation, on the other hand, you will probably not find stitching glitches, and the back will have a mesh or plastic covering.
Antique rugs are handmade from the finest materials, including wool, silk or cotton — never synthetic fibers. The fibers used in antique rugs are colored using natural dyes derived from insects and plants and woven into bold designs that reflect Iran’s culture and history. Since Persian tribes traditionally raised and herded sheep, wool was the most common material. The fiber has many advantages: It is fire-resistant and dries much more quickly than cotton. Also, because of its natural elasticity, it is more durable than cotton or silk. Regarded as works of art, Persian rugs can take months or years to complete.
The different types of Persian rugs are named for the cities, villages and regions where they’re made. Kashan rugs, for example, woven in the north-central Iranian city of Kashan, are considered among the finest city rugs, distinguished by curvilinear motifs like palmettos, leaves and arabesques. Nains have high knot counts, an indication of high quality, and generally employ pink, blue and ivory hues, while Tabriz rugs — created by weavers in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabrīz (or Tabriz) — mostly have floral and garden patterns.
When shopping for vintage Persian rugs, you'll want to consider color, size and more — for a history of these rugs and tips on how to style yours, visit our guide to these woven creations today.
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