Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1900s.
Gabbehs from this period, in this full-pile condition, are rare. Not only that, but the small size is extremely unusual. The soft, lustrous, saturated natural-dye wool quality too is fabulous.
During the 19th century, gabbehs were made quickly on ground looms and often quite coarsely knotted.
Thus gabbehs were heavily used and when worn out, simply discarded!
Today, few 19th century gabbehs like this one survived and have thus become very collectable.
Size: 1.40m x 1.04m (4' 7" x 3' 5").
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this piece to the 1900s.
Dealing in antique and old tribal rugs, dowry weavings and decorative carpets from the near east and central asia since 1979.
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Antique Gabbeh, Qashqa'i Tribes, Fars Province, South-west Persia.
