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ABADEH RUGS : handmade Persian wool rugs.

 Abadeh rugs, hand woven Persian wool rugs from the tribal and nomadic region of Iran, are known for the Heybatlu medallion design. The town of Abadeh, located in the tribal and nomadic region of Iran between Isfahan and Shiraz, is well known for marquetry, making light cotton summer shoes called givehs, and for magnificent hand woven wool rugs.

Women of Qashqai origin ply their centuries old craft primarily using flat woven style knots, creating exquisite wool rugs that are very firm and closely knotted. The Qashqai are a tribal federation of different ethnic backgrounds including Arabs, Kurds, Lurs, and Turks. The influence of Turkoman and Caucasian styles is evident in their designs. Abadeh wool rugs are woven in the village on smaller looms usually kept in the living room or main bedroom and can take from months up to one or two years to complete, depending on the size.

Handmade wool rugs from Abadeh are known for the Heybatlu design - a single diamond-shaped medallion in the center and four smaller medallions at each corner. This very distinctive design has virtually remained unchanged for decades.

 The medallion on Abadeh wool rugs encloses a number of stylized, geometrical animal, flower, and bird patterns. Stylized tree of life motifs emanate from the center rosette and the spandrels, while many small geometric motifs are interspersed throughout the field and medallion. The colors on Abadeh wool rugs are traditionally dark blue, bright green, and light red, while the corners are usually ivory or white. Abadeh wool rugs are renowned for their fine weave.

They are beautifully constructed from wool on a cotton base. Their natural dye colors create a beautiful effect that will stand the test of time. The sizes of Abadeh wool rugs tend to be mid-size ranging up to 7 ’ by 10 ’ and rug runners ranging up to 16 ’ . Their lovely colors and designs make them amongst the most popular of Persian rugs.

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The Gabbeh is a very simple hand-woven tribal rug made by nomadic people in southern Iran and India. Its distinctive native style is especially suited to modern and eclectic interiors. The early weaver was given only the cotton for the base, along with dyed woolen yarn. He had no pattern, but looked at his surroundings and reproduced what he saw. Therefore each carpet is unique. This spontaneous style recently achieved much wider acceptance, and became very popular at home and abroad. Generally on a thick, heavy pile it combines large uncluttered fields with the occasional geometric human or animal silhouette. Sometimes there are over-all abstract patterns or bold stripes. Due to great demand for the Indo-Gabbeh, patterns were eventually made of the more popular designs. Once production was organized, specific colors, sizes and designs could be ordered. However, due to the variety in texture and quality of natural woolen yarn, with occasional gray fibers occurring, 'abrash' * ensures that no two rugs are identical.

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Brown Squares - Bowron Sheepskin Design Rug 5.5' x 8' - 170x240-Squares (Shipping Included) - $ 1610.00 Plush, dense sheepskins are hand selected from the finest of Australian sheep flocks and transformed into the highest quality leather by craftsmen tanners. Only then are they meticulously cut, matched and stitched into intricately patterned shearling rugs. The perfect result of east meeting west, these unique floor coverings capture the timeless essence of luxury and indulgence, mixed with contemporary comfort and style. MROSW170X240 Squares Features: Squares pattern Upper rug is 100% Sheepskin Filling is 100% Polyester Backing is 100% Cotton Dry Clean only recommended Finish: Java Brown Dimensions: 5.5' x 8'