This small Gabbeh features a beautiful grid-panel pattern woven by the Qashqai people of the Shiraz region of Iran. The 32 square panels create a geometric, chessboard-like design, interspersed with plant and animal motifs that represent the daily lives of nomads and prayers to nature. The Gabbeh's patterns and colors are imbued with various meanings, and each panel tells a story. This hand-woven carpet is truly culturally valuable and can be called a "library of life."

Each panel depicts a scene from the daily life of nomads, and features a variety of motifs, including animals, plants, and geometric patterns. Just as the checkerboard pattern symbolizes "prosperity" because of its uninterrupted nature, this regular grid structure represents a desire for an orderly life and the uninterrupted prosperity of the family.

The unique design is based on a pattern of alternating two-colored squares, like a chessboard, but by using different colors and patterns within each panel, it gives variety and individuality within the regularity. This composition is also an expression of the advanced design ability and aesthetic sense of the nomadic weavers.

A warm ivory base color is balanced with a variety of colors, including deep red, navy blue, brown, and orange. All of these colors are plant-dyed, giving them a natural depth and warmth that cannot be achieved with chemical dyes.

Meaning of the motif

Deer, sheep, and goats: For nomads, livestock and wild animals are a source of livelihood and a symbol of fertility and prosperity. They are associated with the hope of keeping the herd healthy and increasing in number.

Birds: Symbols of freedom and peace, they represent the flight of the soul and spiritual liberation, as well as an understanding of the changing seasons and cycles of nature.

Various representations of quadrupeds: Each panel features animals in different poses and colors, celebrating the diversity of life and the richness of the natural world.

Tree of Life: The tree motif, placed in the center or at the corner, is one of the most important symbols, representing vitality, growth and prosperity across generations.

Floral and plant patterns: These express gratitude for the changing seasons and the blessings of nature, and speak to the importance of plants in nomadic life.

Diamond, triangle, and straight line patterns: Geometric patterns composed of shapes such as circles, straight lines, and curves express the order of the universe and the laws of nature, and convey the wish for a harmonious life.

Recommended usage and applications

Entrance

At 90 x 60 cm, it's the perfect size for an entrance hall, creating a warm and welcoming cultural space for your guests. The rich expressions created by the 32 panels will leave a deep impression on visitors.

Under the sofa side table

Arranging them around the coffee table adds cultural depth and topicality to the living space.

Foot rug in the reading corner

Placing it under your favorite chair will transform your reading time into a special cultural experience.

Work rug in front of desk

By placing it under your feet, you can create a cultured environment that will improve your work or study efficiency, and the diverse patterns on each panel will stimulate your creativity.

Use as wall art

Not only can it be used as a carpet, but it can also be hung on the wall as a tapestry, elevating the space as a three-dimensional cultural decoration.

bedside rug

While providing the comfort of natural materials to your feet in the morning and evening, the diverse animal and plant motifs stimulate children's curiosity and desire to learn.

play mat

By using it as a play area for small children, it is expected to have an educational effect, deepening their understanding of different cultures and nature while they play.

Accent rug under the chair

When placed at the foot of a dining chair, it provides a cultural conversation point and a warm feeling during mealtimes.

Interior coordination proposals

Cultural Diversity at Natural Eclectic

By combining solid wood furniture, folk art from around the world, and ornamental plants, the space expresses a global cultural sensibility, and this Gabbeh acts as a bridge between different cultures.

Modern Bohemian Freedom of Expression

Contemporary furniture, vintage accessories, macramé and dried flowers create a modern yet free-spirited and creative space, while the variety of panel patterns complements the free-spirited nature of bohemian style.

Warm minimalism with a Scandinavian touch

By adding the warm colors and hand-woven warmth of this Gabbeh to white-based Scandinavian furniture, it adds human warmth and cultural depth to a minimalist space that can often feel cold.

Intellectual sophistication in classical contemporary style

By placing this Gabbeh among traditional furniture and contemporary artwork, a sophisticated space is created that expresses timeless aesthetic value and intellectual depth.

Cultural Fusion in Ethnic Modernity

By combining handicrafts from Asia, Africa, South America and other parts of the world, the space celebrates global cultural diversity, and this Gabbeh, as a representative of Middle Eastern culture, promotes cultural dialogue.

Human balance in industrial software

By adding the warmth and cultural richness of this handwoven Gabbeh to hard materials such as concrete, steel, and leather, we give humanity and historical weight to inorganic spaces.

Precautions and care instructions

About the characteristics of high density weave

Due to the high quality of the weave, some pilling may occur at first, but this will naturally subside with use.

Heavy furniture can leave pressure marks if left in the same place for a long period of time, so we recommend adjusting it regularly.

Due to the high density weave, it has a solid weight despite its compact size.

Daily care instructions

Light vacuuming 2-3 times a week (low to medium suction power, following the pile)

Turn it over regularly to allow air to circulate and prevent moisture and dust mites from growing.

When brushing, do so gently in the direction of the hair

Be especially gentle with the fringe and take care not to tangle it.

Regular professional cleaning is recommended (please consult with us).

Emergency response to stains and dirt

If you spill liquid, immediately wipe it with a dry white towel to absorb it.

Due to the natural water repellency of wool, most stains can be removed with quick action.

Gently wipe with a towel wrung out in water diluted with a mild detergent.

Be sure to completely remove the detergent with clean water and dry thoroughly.

If you cannot solve the problem yourself, please consult a professional immediately.

About quality and specifications

Due to the characteristics of hand weaving, there are slight individual differences in the expression and placement of motifs. These are proof of the product being handmade, and have a value that cannot be found in machine-made products.

The size may have an error of ±1-2cm

As it is a natural material, it may expand or contract slightly depending on the season and humidity.

Due to the characteristics of plant dyes and natural wool, natural color changes may occur over time.