This traditional Gabbeh rug was crafted in Iran. Purchased 14 years ago, it has been treated with care and is in excellent condition. The owners are parting with it somewhat reluctantly following a change of décor. They have generously donated it for sale and have provided the original certificate of purchase.

Donated and listed for Our Lady of Kapiti Parish "Trade to Build Project".

Once sold the rug may be collected from the Kapiti Coast. Can deliver within the wider Wellington - Kapiti region, or despatch elsewhere at buyer's arrangement, risk and expense.Please check transport costs before purchasing. (Courier or carrier should be able to quote, given measurements of rug. Recommend insurance!)

Gabbeh are a traditional variety of Persian carpet. The name 'Gabbeh' comes from the Persian meaning raw, natural, uncut. This is a rough and primitive carpet. Usually crafted by women, a Gabbeh is a hand-woven pile rug of coarse quality and medium size, characterized by an abstract design that relies upon open fields of color and geometric shapes. Gabbeh carpets are much thicker and coarser than other Persian carpets; they are made of natural, handspun wool yarn and all the colors are created with natural plant dye.