| ...tribal rugs are part of a tradition very different from that of the finely woven floral carpets with which the name persia (the more usual western term for iran) has long been associated. yet tribal rugs have a power and vitality of their own. designs are geometrical, abstract, with an inventiveness of detail and boldness of color that sometimes echoes contemporary painting. unlike the commercial ... |
| ...A large mostly settled tribe of northwest Afghanistan who make both urban and tribal rugs. They are renowned for the quality of their nomadic saddles and tent gear... |
| ...The term is often used interchangeably with gabbeh, to describe a primitive-looking or Southwestern-looking rug. This look is very popular this year and is available at all price points... |