Pakistani Fine Gabbeh

Pakistani Fine GabbehChobi comes from Persian word 'chob' meaning wood (or the dyes found in wood). Chobi rugs have unique characteristics that differentiate them from others carpets, including the process of hand knotting on the spindle of the loom. They were developed in Lahore in response to the North American demand for traditional rugs without traditionally strong colours, hence their muted, antique appearance and natural wood colouring. Weaving centres were

Once the rug is allowed to dry the wool shrinks and tightens the knots causing the rug to be extremely dense and durable

but they are difficult to source today

These rugs are woven with Senneh

Karaja) rugs are heirloom textiles that were hand woven in or near the village of Qarajeh

which come in small and mid-sizes only

Dragons and eagles were prominent

with silk details

The pile is cut thin on these hard-wearing rugs

These smooth wool rugs have a relatively thick

With 20-120 knots per square inch – higher in the finest antique rugs – the carpets feature simple patterns in true nomadic fashion

Bringing together different cultures

The eye-catching and unique Loribaft is similar to Gabbeh carpets