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Nature-inspired motifs make Gabbeh of Bushehr distinct, artistic
Gabbeh often lacks margins or symmetry, and many of its motifs resemble children’s paintings—simple, primitive, yet deeply inspired by nature and their surroundings.
The patterns of Gabbeh originate from the memory of the weavers themselves, who enjoy complete freedom to incorporate any motif and place it wherever they wish within the design. A key difference from carpets is also reflected in the color palette used in Gabbeh. A significant portion of Gabbeh is woven with wool in its natural, raw colors. The Bushehr Gabbeh typically features plain backgrounds in hues of white, cream, brown, black, and grey, with patterns rendered in black, red, dark blue, and other similarly rich colors. The weavers are predominantly women and girls, each with a unique set of motifs in mind that they skillfully bring to life through their weaving. Overall, the defining characteristic of Bushehr Gabbeh is its traditional patterns, which have evolved over generations into artistically valuable designs, visitiran.ir wrote.
The wool used for Gabbeh weaving is sourced from locally bred sheep. Today, the primary markets for Bushehr Gabbeh are European countries and the Arab States of the Persian Gulf. In response to this demand, weavers have begun dyeing wool using herbal pigments — such as orange, blue, green, and yellow — for use in the backgrounds of these pieces. The motifs on such products often depict animals and doll-like figures, adding to their charming and distinctive appeal.