Lovely large hand-woven Gabbeh rug in good used condition

On auction is this lovely hand-woven Gabbeh rug.

Woven for centuries Gabbeh are tribal rugs made in the south central Zagros mountain range. Gabbeh are the world's best-known coarsely woven Iranian tribal rugs. Traditionally, the knotting and weaving of nomadic carpets are a woman's domain and area of expertise. True nomadic rugs such as the Gabbeh are almost exclusively knotted for personal use, and often personal interpretations of their life in art. No two Gabbeh rugs are identical.

This rug is a flat weave - similar to a kelim, but a bit thicker and firmer. It shows the beginning of wear in spots, but it is still in good condition. The coulours make it perfectly suited for a child's room, but its use is not limited to this area.

At 232cm x 172cm it is large enough to use as the main carpet in a room.

Postage is R50, but deliveries can be arranged in or near Johannesburg.