what is gabbeh

iran gabbeh is a type of underlay, and like woven carpets, it also has a great artistic value

So that today it has attracted many fans all over the world.

Some researchers find the reason for naming this carpet as a  thick rug and its use

They know about protection against different factors such as cold.

It can be said that the history of the creation and production of gabbeh  goes back to the time of early humans

Because at first they used the skin of different animals as their mattress

And with the passing of time and by gaining experience, they were able to produce the first woven underlays from the wool of domestic animals

One of them is iran gabbeh .

The history of Gabeh carpet

It can be said that the history of the creation and production of wool goes back to the time of early humans, because they used the skins of different animals as their underlays, and over time and with experience, they were able to produce the first woven underlays from the wool of domestic animals. One of them is Gabe.

The meaning of Geba in the past and present

The meaning of Geba has changed over time. Currently it means thick and rough. Because it has long piles and the number of wefts used in its texture is between 3 and 8. Apparently, the former meaning of the word gabeh was ugly and ordinary, and sometimes the word gair was also attributed to it, which had the meaning of protection. But it is said that this word originally means raw, natural or untouched. Also, the word khorsek is used for this type of carpet.

Texture type and specifications

The main differences between rugs and carpets can be seen in factors such as the size, the length of the piles, which sometimes reaches one centimeter, the number of wefts used in them, which of course is also a factor for the softness of the rugs.

Fortunately, one of the factors that has made it possible to find gabes in different designs and patterns is the traditional and mental patterning of its weavers, because there is no plan in the weave of this type of underlay, and each weaver can create whatever is in his mind. for this reason, we can safely say that if you put millions of paintings together, it is still impossible to find two paintings with the same characteristics among them. It is a commodity.

This type of carpet is mainly woven in the Persian style and on ground looms; However, sometimes and in some regions, they may also be prepared by the Turkish weaving method. Despite the great variety of designs and colors in the gebes, however, it can be said that the field of gebes produced in different regions of Iran mostly has bright colors such as white, cream or milky. The texture of the gabe is usually made by self-dyed wool mixed with goat hair. After washing, these wools are spun and spun and then used for weaving.

All kinds of designs

Gebeh is one of the iran handicrafts, which is very popular in Iran and the world. Its type of texture and design attracts different tastes due to its simplicity.

lion design

Lion design can be considered as one of the main common roles among weavers of different regions.

Brick or frame design

This design is one of the most useful designs of iran gabbeh, which is more popular among the weavers of Fars and Bakhtiari. The basis of this design is formed by regular frames, each of which individually creates a harmonious design with other frames.

Hoz gabbeh design

This design has the shape of a bergamot that comes in the middle of the work and actually evokes a flower from which other flowers and buds have spread.

Flower design

The pattern of roses in iran gabbeh is known as the design of Gebeh flowers.

Eilat plan

This design originates from the nature of the living place of the nomads, which in terms of appearance, is often located among the rhombus, circle, square, rectangle and oval frames, and each of these frames is decorated with authentic Iranian designs.

Tree design

In the ancient history of Iran, trees have always had an important place, and among all of them, the cypress tree as a symbol of happiness and the mad willow tree as a symbol of sadness have been and are the most used.

Striped design iran gabbeh

As the name of this design suggests, it consists of ways that are often vertical and slanted.

The plan of the house together

This design has a mystical concept in its heart, and in fact, between the houses, it shows a picture of the stages of life from the beginning to the end, which is to reach the essence and existence.

Simple floor plan

It can be said that these simple huts somehow depict the humble houses of the villagers and their barren land.

Tips for buying iran gabbeh

The point is that if the fibers of a rug have a natural color, they will not be damaged by direct sunlight, but if the fibers are dyed with chemical dyes, especially if they are of poor quality, they will fade very quickly in direct sunlight. becomes and disappears.

In order to be able to distinguish the natural color of the fibers from the artificial and chemical color of a carpet, we must first pay attention to the fact that the chemical color is very colorful and loud, but the natural color has a kind of maturity and this makes it less noticeable; Second, remember that when shopping, you must have a piece of wet white cloth or a piece of wet cloth with you, and before buying the carpet and also paying, you should draw it on the carpet you want; If it is colored, it means that it is an artificial color.