Round Green, Red, Gold Color Hand Knotted Gabbeh Wool Modern & Contemporary Oriental Rug

5x5 Round Hand Knotted Wool Green Red Gabbeh Modern & Contemporary Pictorial Plush Pile Rug

Name: 5x5 Round Hand Knotted Wool Green Red Gabbeh Modern & Contemporary Pictorial Plush Pile Rug
Brand: Oriental Rug Of Houston
SKU: ORH21182
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ORH21182

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Bold color and playful charm define this hand-knotted Gabbeh rug, where a deep forest green center meets a vibrant coral red border in an unexpected round format. Scattered across both zones are tiny stylized animals and geometric symbols, the kind of whimsical pictorial elements that make Gabbeh rugs instantly recognizable and beloved by collectors. These motifs are rendered in navy, teal, gold, and rust, adding visual interest to the otherwise minimalist composition. Gabbeh rugs originated with nomadic tribes in the Zagros Mountains of Iran, where weavers created simple, graphic pieces for personal use, incorporating symbols from their daily lives and natural surroundings. The thick, plush pile provides luxurious softness underfoot, while the hand-knotted construction on a cotton foundation ensures durability that will last for generations. The circular shape makes this piece particularly versatile, working beautifully as a statement accent or unexpected focal point in spaces where rectangular rugs feel too predictable.

Exact Size: 5x5
Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
Yarn: Wool
Color: Green, Red, Gold, Charcoal, Multi
Origin: Iran
Pile Height: 1 inch
Condition: New
Condition Description: New With Tags
Rug#: ORH21182

Story Behind the Art: Gabbeh rugs were originally made by women from tribes in the south-west of Persia.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.