Celeste Rugs 8x11 Hand Knotted Gabbeh Modern & Contemporary Pictorial Plush Pile Black, Ivory Wool Area Rug

Gabbeh weaving has always favored instinct over formal pattern, and this rug keeps that spirit. A deep black open field is scattered with small vignettes of grazing animals, tiny human figures, and simple trees in ivory, green, and warm orange, with no medallion and no repeat to follow, just figures placed where the weaver put them. The tradition comes from the nomadic weavers of southwestern Persia, where rugs were made for use rather than display. The pile is thick and plush, and at eight by eleven the black ground reads as a strong graphic block in a contemporary room.

Individually woven by skilled artisans, each rug is a truly one-of-a-kind piece. This authentic craftsmanship results in a distinct work of art built to last for generations.

Care A thick pile needs decent suction but no beater bar. Dark grounds show lint and pet hair, so a lint roller between vacuum passes helps, and spills should be blotted promptly before they settle into the pile.

Construction Hand-knotted in wool with a thick, plush pile, following the Gabbeh tradition of coarser knotting and heavy pile rather than fine detail.

• Exact Size: 8x11
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Black, Ivory, Green, Orange, Multi
• Origin: India
• Pile Height: 1 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: CL21331

Story Behind the Art: Gabbeh rugs were originally made by women from tribes in the south-west of Persia. Gabbeh literally means unclipped, a reference to the shagginess of the pile. Rustic simplicity and indeed a certain willfulness of design give the rugs an unaffected freshness which is most sought after, especially for use in modern decor. Original designs were very basic with only a limited number of decorative patterns, mostly geometric mix of objects resembling animals, humans (kids) or trees (abstracts), coarsely knotted with brightly colored wool. Tree designs crop up time and again in nomadic weaves. Their form is never standardized. Asymmetric and symmetric knots are often used in the same rug. But with their natural woolly texture, thickness, and extreme durability along with unique designs, they have enjoyed popularity through the ages. In modern era, Pakistan and India have emerged as popular producers of this nomadic flooring.