The word Gabbeh comes from Southern Iran, and roughly translated, means “bedding”. They were and still are woven for nomadic use to cover their tent floors. Like everything else in their daily use, their bedding had to be easy to transport as they changed location with each season. Presently the weavers of Gabbeh carpets are considered semi-nomadic, living in villages and migrating in the summer to higher elevation pastures. The need for grass for their livestock determines their life.

Gabbeh weavers are usually women, and are always enthusiastically creating new masterpieces inspired by the landscape and family occurrences around them. Their unfettered and unrestricted way of life is reflected in their designs. The often daring color compositions and impromptu irregularities are their fascinating trademark. Gabbeh rugs are woven in the hoe of the weavers, not in factory workshops. One 8x10 rug takes three weavers approximately five months to complete.

This Gabbeh is hand knotted in Iran, neutral colors, 4'1" X 5'9"