Orange & Yellow
Red & Burgundy
Pink & Purple
Blue
Green
Brown & Taupe
Grey & Silver
Beige & Cream
Natural & Neutral
Black
Multicolor
Hand-knotted Gabbeh rugs in natural wool, each one of a kind. Thick, springy pile and simple designs with plenty of open space: plain fields, checks, stripes, patchwork, ikat and small tribal motifs. Woven in Afghanistan in the Gabbeh tradition, from 60×90cm entrance mats to rugs for in front of the sofa. Free shipping across Japan.
What is a Gabbeh?
Gabbeh began as the everyday rug of nomadic weavers in the Fars region of south-western Iran, woven for their own homes rather than for sale. The name is often said to mean raw or loosely made: instead of fine detail, a Gabbeh values open space, simple shapes and the weaver's own ideas. Today rugs in the same style are also woven in Afghanistan, India and elsewhere. Ours are hand-knotted in Afghanistan from natural wool. Read the full story in What is a Gabbeh rug?
Why Gabbeh suits Japanese homes
- Soft, deep pile: longer than most Persian rugs, comfortable to sit on directly.
- All year round: wool keeps the floor warm in winter and absorbs humidity in summer.
- Easy to place: natural ivory, beige and grey pieces sit quietly with wood floors and tatami.
Sizes and prices
| Size | Typical dimensions | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Entrance mat (玄関マット) | about 60×90cm | about ¥38,000 to ¥60,000 |
| Runner | about 70×200cm | about ¥120,000 to ¥145,000 |
| About 1.5 tatami | about 140×200cm | about ¥150,000 to ¥265,000 |
| About 2 tatami | about 160×230cm | about ¥240,000 to ¥340,000 |
Every rug is priced individually; the current price is shown on each rug in this collection. See the rug price guide for how Gabbeh compares with other hand-knotted rugs.
Genuine Gabbeh or Gabbeh-style?
Many low-priced rugs sold as Gabbeh are machine-made or hand-tufted copies with a latex-glued backing. A genuine Gabbeh is knotted by hand: the design shows on the back, the back has no glued canvas, and the fringe is part of the warp. Our guide How to spot a genuine hand-knotted rug explains how to check.
Frequently asked questions
Does a Gabbeh shed?
A new wool Gabbeh sheds some loose fibre at first. This is normal and settles over the first months of regular vacuuming.
Is a Gabbeh suitable for homes with children or pets?
Wool is naturally resilient and less flammable than synthetics, and a dense hand-knotted pile stands up well to daily life. Blot spills quickly and vacuum regularly.