Description
The Gabbeh designs originate in the Shiraz province of Iran, done by the Gabbeh villagers. The authentic and primitive look and design of the rugs are what makes them desirable. This particular rug was created in the Varanasi region of India, in the Bhadohi village, where weavers re-create the original Gabbeh design. This rug is hand-loomed, which is different than the hand-knotting method because the weavers are using special tools to create their designs and weave the rugs. The process of making a rug includes cleaning, washing and dyeing the wool which is sourced from local sheep.
Herat Oriental works with over 2,000 village weavers to create beautiful, authentic, handmade rugs. The majority of the weavers are women, who live in the villages of Afghanistan, Pakistan, Persia and India. As we grow, we are able to create more jobs for female weavers who otherwise would not have the opportunity to do so. The community also thrives from rug weaving as the local farmers benefit from wool sales, and the local artisans create natural and vegetable dyes for the weavers to use in their designs. Due to the handmade nature of our rugs, the size may vary from as advertised by 3-4 inches. Regular vacuuming and annual professional cleaning will keep your rug looking new for years to come.
