Mint Rose 5x8 Modern Gabbeh Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug

Calm, open and quietly colorful, this mint rose modern Gabbeh hand knotted wool Oriental area rug is built on wool in a deep teal-green. Tiny diamonds and small squares in navy, gold, sky blue and red are scattered into a loose border around an unadorned, lightly streaked center, leaving generous space for the eye to rest. Mint and rose notes join the palette as gentle accents. The thick pile feels dense and cushioned underfoot, the result of wool knotted by hand. It is a practical modern area rug too, since the pile suits homes with pets and kids and responds easily to the vacuum. Lay it in a living room to bring color to a seating area, or place it in a bedroom, dining room, entryway or home office. A green Gabbeh is an easy route to color along with handmade charm, and the uncluttered center keeps the overall look serene, welcoming and modern for years of daily living. Wool has a naturally warm feel, so the rug brings comfort and a relaxed look to rooms where people sit, read and gather.

• Exact Size: 5x8
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Mint, Rose, Red, Turquoise, Gold, Multi
• Origin: India
• Pile Height: 1 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: AOR21986

Story Behind the Art: Gabbeh rugs developed from the weaving traditions of nomadic communities in southwestern Persia, where rugs were created with an emphasis on practical use, expressive imagery, and substantial wool texture. The word Gabbeh is commonly associated with an unclipped or naturally shaggy surface, reflecting the thicker pile historically characteristic of these textiles. Traditional compositions were often intentionally simple, featuring open fields interrupted by geometric forms, stylized trees, animals, human figures, and other small pictorial elements inspired by everyday surroundings. Rather than following rigidly standardized patterns, Gabbeh designs often display spontaneous proportions and individual interpretations that give each composition a distinctive personality. Both symmetrical and asymmetrical knotting methods may appear within the broader tradition. Modern Gabbeh-inspired rugs continue to celebrate thick wool texture, uncomplicated geometry, expressive color, and the relaxed character that has long distinguished this style.