Jun 21 2006
Gabbehs
Gabbehs were not originally produced for the retail market. I was introduced to Gabbehs about twenty years ago, when Jason Nazmiyal exhibited his collection in Millburn, N.J. It was the first time that Gabbehs would be presented in the United States. George Bornet, leading expert on Gabbehs, introduced the collection. Because they became a favorite of mine, I have included them in my own personal collection.
Different from other antique rugs they were not influenced by commercial demand. These works of art were not created to order, but to fulfill the weaver’s own artistic endeavors, and for their own personal use.
by Joan Guryan
