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s Persian Gabbeh Carpet with Cubist Bauhaus Style
$2,590
£1,962.92
€2,251.30
CA$3,618.72
A$3,947.83
CHF 2,093.85
MX$47,562.44
NOK 26,575
SEK 24,330.14
DKK 16,813.88
About the Item
61215 Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug, 03'05 x 04'00. This hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Gabbeh rug unfolds like a vibrant mosaic of dreams, its tessellated surface a symphony of color and spontaneity. Woven by the hands of nomadic artisans, its checkerboard pattern pulses with life, each small square a note in a visual melody that flows from top to bottom. The upper registers sing with saturated hues—cobalt, carmine, ochre—neatly framed in confident black outlines. As the eye descends, the rhythm loosens, the pattern becomes more organic, echoing the fluid hand of a painter free from rules yet bound to an inner harmony.
This composition resonates deeply with the spirit of modernist masters. The Gabbeh rug’s vivid checkerboard pattern recalls the poetic abstraction of Paul Klee, who once said, “Color possesses me.” Like Klee’s work, this rug feels improvisational yet deeply intentional, evoking childlike wonder balanced by compositional intelligence. The interplay of bold and soft tones also echoes the push-pull tension in Hans Hofmann’s color theory, where contrasting hues create both depth and vibrancy. There’s even a digital edge—a pixelated pulse—that hints at Douglas Coupland’s postmodern commentary, bridging tradition and the digital age.
Rooted in the pastoral traditions of the Qashqai and Luri tribes, Gabbeh rugs are storied textiles, often expressing the weaver’s personal world—landscapes, memories, emotions—through abstraction. Here, the grid becomes a visual diary, a record of nomadic intuition translated into wool. The irregularity of the squares, the shifting palette, and the gently wavering lines all speak to the authenticity of handcraft and the intimate relationship between maker and material. It is a canvas without brush, a narrative without words.
Whether placed in a gallery-like modern interior, a Bauhaus-inspired loft, or an eclectic bohemian space, this Gabbeh rug becomes an anchor of expression. It offers not just comfort underfoot, but also a story that transcends geography and time—one woven in rhythm, color, and soul. It is both artifact and artwork: a tactile homage to the essence of modern abstraction rendered through the ancient language of nomadic weaving.
Rendered in variegated shades of brown, blue, red, pink, tan, brick red, aqua, rose, camel, gray, sage, verdigris, orange, gold, maroon, and beige with other accent colors.
Abrash.
Hand knotted wool.
Made in Iran.
Measures: 03'05 x 04'00.
Date: 1960's. Mid-20th Century.
- Similar to:Paul Klee (Artist)
- Dimensions:Width: 41 in (104.14 cm)Length: 48 in (121.92 cm)
- Style:Colonial Revival (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Knotted
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1960-1969
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 61215 Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug, 03 05 x 04 001stDibs: LU942933021392
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