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The Verdant Odyssey: A Vintage Persian Gabbeh Masterpiece of Pastoral Fantasy
$4,480
£3,386.36
€3,884.30
CA$6,245.30
A$6,798.52
CHF 3,608.66
MX$81,800.87
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About the Item
61512 Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug, 03'04 x 04'10. This hand-knotted vintage Persian Gabbeh rug is a triumph of artistic freedom—an expressive, modern-feeling pastoral landscape created long before contemporary art embraced such uninhibited storytelling. Rare even among collector-grade Gabbehs, this piece transforms wool into a living canvas, where color, whimsy, and narrative merge in a way that feels both ancient and avant-garde. Its vivid palette—lush greens, shimmering blues, ember reds, and saffron golds—immediately signals its prestige. This is not a rug: it is a worldview rendered in fiber.
Across the field unfolds a dreamlike journey: grazing animals, tree forms, small dwellings, and human figures emerge from the wool with a charming spontaneity that evokes early tribal imagination. The asymmetry is intentional; each figure appears as though whispered into existence by an artisan weaving their memories, myths, and everyday moments into an heirloom. The lake-blue pools, clusters of crimson blossoms, and undulating green pastures radiate an emotional warmth—inviting the viewer into a serene countryside untouched by time.
The bold transitions of color—from sapphire blue to molten orange to mossy green—demonstrate a masterful use of abrash, elevating the rug with the painterly quality that connoisseurs covet. The composition feels almost cinematic: a sweeping horizon captured in wool, where the harmony between humanity and nature is celebrated rather than simplified. This level of narrative complexity is exceedingly rare in Gabbeh weaving, placing the piece among the most collectible expressions of tribal art.
In a world where the extraordinary is often imitated but seldom achieved, this Gabbeh stands as an authentic work of pastoral luxury. It is a piece for tastemakers who understand the value of originality—those who curate spaces not merely to impress but to inspire. Whether displayed as a focal artwork or grounding a refined interior, it brings with it a sense of imagination, prestige, and an unmistakable aura of cultural sophistication. This is an exquisite work of art that elevates the room, the mood, and the collector’s entire aesthetic vocabulary.
Abrash.
Hand knotted wool.
Made in Iran.
Measures: 03'04 x 04'10.
Pile Height: 0.44 of an inch.
Date: 1980's. Late 20th Century.
- Dimensions:Width: 40 in (101.6 cm)Length: 58 in (147.32 cm)
- Style:Modern (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Knotted
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1980-1989
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 61512 Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug, 03 04 x 04 101stDibs: LU942947944282
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