Colorful Geometric Checkerboard Design Persian Antique Tribal Gabbeh Rug
$7,500.00
| Stock number | 18934 |
| Size | 5 ft 10 in x 9 ft 4 in (1.78 m x 2.84 m) |
| Origin | Persia / Iran |
| Age | Circa 1930 |
| Style | Gabbeh |
| Materials | Wool |
| Construction | Hand Knotted Pile |
| Colors | Multicolor Jewel Tones |
| Pattern | Allover, Geometric |
Antique Gabbeh Hallway Runner Wool Multicolor Rug, Circa Date: 1930s. This exceptional piece offers a sophisticated, early 20th-century interpretation of the Gabbeh tradition, moving beyond the purely nomadic aesthetic toward a more formalized, urban design sensibility. Its presence is immediately commanding, characteristic of fine antique rugs from this period of artistic transition. The central field features a striking, highly organized grid composed of large, distinct squares. This powerful, graphic composition utilizes a structured, nearly checkerboard arrangement, creating a dynamic allover design that balances bold geometry with the inherent softness of the hand-spun wool pile. The stark contrast between the blocks of color provides visual depth along the length of the piece.