Vintage Lori Gabbeh Rug with Dotted Polychrome Background
N°
00416
Period
Circa 1950
Origin
Southern Persia
Materials
Wool
Status
Available
Size
132 cm x 119 cm4'4" x 3'10"
Gabbeh rugs represent one of the earliest forms of nomadic pile weaving, typically knotted with a medium-high pile as they were meant as bedding rugs for the tent. The patterns are quite simple, ranging from completely open fields to stacked niches, with basic geometric patterns such as the one here representing some interesting variants. Here the field is embellished by an infinite repeat dotted pattern, which gains momentum by virtue of the irregular colour variations of the background, creating a syncopated and colourful stripe pattern. A great work of highly creative woven tribal art.