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Gabbeh Persian Rug 5' 11 x 5' 11 Excellent Beige
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Retail price: $3375.00
Your price: $454.00
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Gabbeh Persian rugs are hand-woven by the people of the Qashqai tribe living around Shiraz. The Qashqai are nomadic shepherds whose flocks produce the wool used in their rugs.Gabbeh rugs are usually flat-woven from high quality local wool. They have very thick, soft and luxurious piles. Traditionally they have been woven without a pattern. The weavers took their inspiration from their surroundings.Gabbehs tend to have uncluttered fields with occasional geometric human or animal shapes. They can also feature all-over abstract patterns and bold stripes. |
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Kashmar Persian Rug 9' 7 x 12' 1 Excellent Purple
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Retail price: $13284.36
Your price: $4776.00
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Kashmar Persian rugs are hand-woven in the city of Kashmar, in the province of Khorassan. The city is very old and has been known for its exquisite rugs for centuries. Kashmar rugs are produced by master weavers and are renowned for their beauty. They are easy to spot because of their unique design and large size. Kashmars usually depict the stories of important events in Persian history. There are often images of the ancient ruins and sculpture at Persepolis or the great Persian kings Daruis and Xerxes. Other Kashmar rugs resemble Kashans, with central medallions and spandrels. |
