− | Abadeh Rug originate from the town of Abadeh. Located in the tribal and nomadic region of Iran between Isfahan and Shiraz, it is well known for marquetry, making light cotton summer shoes called givehs, and for magnificent hand-woven wool rugs. Women of Qashqai origin ply their centuries old craft primarily using flat woven style knots, creating exquisite rugs that are very firm and closely knotted. The Qashqai are a tribal federation of different ethnic backgrounds including Arabs, Kurds, Lurs, and Turks. The influence of Turkoman and Caucasian styles is evident in their designs. Abadeh rugs are woven in the village on smaller looms usually kept in the living room or main bedroom and can take from months up to one or two years to complete, depending on the size. | + | Abadeh rugs originate from the town of Abadeh. Located in the tribal and nomadic region of Iran between Isfahan and Shiraz, it is well known for marquetry, making light cotton summer shoes called givehs, and for magnificent hand woven wool rugs. Women of Qashqai origin ply their centuries old craft primarily using flat woven style knots, creating exquisite rugs that are very firm and closely knotted. Abadeh rugs are woven in the village on smaller looms usually kept in the living room or main bedroom and can take from months up to one or two years to complete, depending on the size. |