Persian Najafabad Wool Rug - 3.75 x 2.65 Gabeh

Persian Najafabad Wool Rug - 3.75 x 2.65 GabehNajafabad rugs originate from Najafabad, located in central Iran near the city of Isfahan. As well as being a well known and respected center for area rug weaving, Najafabad is also the trade center for an agricultural region noted for its pomegranates. Najafabad rugs woven are not distinctive to the city, but rather to the region. The style follows most closely the designs and colors of its neighbors in Isfahan and Kashan and to a lesser degree Yadz

For more than 50 years

also spelt Gaba or Gabeh

Their hallmark is whimsy

The carpet is made from wool and comes from the city of Heriz

there is the presence of camels (meaning wealth – perhaps oil wells would be more immediately understood today as carrying this meaning) and the inscription which promises at the end of endurance more soulful and spiritual rewards such as unity and loyalty

A beautiful Persian tribal work of art

There are shapes within shapes

wefts and pile are all of hand-spun wool and there are no fringes: the kilim at the end is tucked in and sewn up

This extraordinary carpet is a very rare and beautiful woven silk inlay carpet

in the center there is a large right-angled medallion with large marked corner sections

It is highly collectable

The obvious thing about this carpet is its balance and shapes