LARGE SIGNED GABBEH CARPET FROM HAGOPIAN: 7.8' x 10.4, orange rust color small animal designs, signed, thick plush pile, receipt from Hagopian rug dealers in Michigan from 2009 for over 4k, on sale from $6200. The Gabbeh carpet is a typical carpet from the southern regions of Iran. Like almost all traditional carpets from Asia, its origin lies in the culture of the nomadic people who lived in the area. Unlike other Oriental carpets, Gabbeh carpets have a minimalist design. One of the most obvious advantages of a Gabbeh carpet is its ability to be both a decorative and functional element in the home. Strength and durability are what make Gabbeh carpets unique among Oriental carpets. Due to the use of coarser wool fibres than those used in Persian carpets, the result is a thicker and more comfortable carpet. A Gabbeh carpet can be up to an inch thick and is particularly warm. Having a thick carpet in the home helps to muffle noise, and be exceptionally pleasing to walk on. (Nodusrug)