Red Ivory 5x7'5'' Traditional Gabbeh Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug

Bold, warm and rooted in Persian floral tradition, this traditional Gabbeh is a hand knotted wool Oriental area rug that fills a room with color. A confident red ground is anchored by an ivory medallion whose heart is a teal starburst, and around it curving vines carry dusty pink, sage, rust and cream blossoms across the field. Slate blue spandrels tuck into the corners, and a scrolling ivory border wraps the design neatly. The oversized vinery echoes the grand floral weaving of old Persian workshops, yet the chunky knotting and thick pile are pure Gabbeh, giving the rug a hearty, hand-hewn character. Wool yarn is tied by hand to a cotton foundation, sheared to an even, dense surface and finished with a short natural fringe at each end. A handmade rug this substantial can anchor a living room, add richness to a bedroom, warm a dining room, welcome guests in an entryway or give a home office a colorful focus. Its weight and warmth make it feel settled the moment it is laid down. Rich, saturated and welcoming, it also makes a memorable first impression.

• Exact Size: 5x7'5"
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Red, Ivory, Black, Green, Rose, Teal, Multi
• Origin: India
• Pile Height: 0.5 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: AOR21938

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.