Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug, 04'09 X 06'05

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61508 Vintage Persian Gabbeh Rug, 04'09 x 06'05.

A Chromatic Equilibrium: Vintage Persian Gabbeh Masterpiece of Geometric Harmony

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A Chromatic Equilibrium: Vintage Persian Gabbeh Masterpiece of Geometric Harmony

A triumph of geometric poetics and tribal modernism, this hand-knotted wool vintage Persian Gabbeh rug represents a breathtaking fusion of ancestral weaving tradition and avant-garde abstraction. Its mesmerizing composition of concentric squares transcends pattern and becomes pure visual architecture—an optical meditation that recalls the disciplined luminosity of Josef Albers and the daring spatial orchestration of Frank Stella. What unfolds is not merely a rug, but a study in rhythm, proportion, and the infinite dialogue between color and form.

Each concentric frame draws the eye inward, as if one were being gently pulled into a meditative center of balance and clarity. The repetition feels both methodical and spontaneous—a sacred geometry interpreted through the irregular touch of the handloom. Like Stella’s precise geometries and Albers’ chromatic investigations, the design orchestrates a dialogue between intensity and calm, between movement and stillness. The result is an emotional resonance that extends beyond sight—a feeling of standing before something both timeless and modern, intimate yet monumental.

The texture of the hand-spun wool lends the exclusive composition its soul, transforming geometry into something tactile and alive. The subtle variations of tone and line create a symphony of visual vibration, each band a brushstroke of light refracted through fiber. This interplay of hand and hue evokes the human pulse behind the precision—each precious knot a deliberate act of artistry, each border a breath between chords of color. It is an object of serenity and sensuality alike, radiating warmth while commanding quiet contemplation.

To live with this exquisite work of art is to live with a piece of living modernist history—a woven homage to the dialogue between East and West, intellect and intuition, art and craft. It speaks to collectors who appreciate not just luxury, but lineage; not just color, but the consciousness behind it. A rare creation that unites Bauhaus clarity with nomadic soul, this rug stands as a cherished treasure that transcends trend—an extraordinary masterpiece woven from timeless tradition.

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Hand knotted wool.
Made in Iran.
Measures: 04'09 x 06'05.
Pile Height: 0.56 of an inch.
Date: 1980's. Late 20th Century. See less