Cheetah Gabbeh

Vintage Persian Cheetah Gabbeh

Affectionately referred to as "cat rugs' amongst the First Rugs team are a variety of Persian Gabbeh style rugs featuring highly stylized animals such as cheetah, jaguar, leopards and lions.

This striking Persian Gabbeh rug features a bold, stylized cheetah design against a deep red field. Handwoven by tribal artisans, its minimal yet expressive depiction of the cheetah, with elongated limbs and abstract spots, reflects the unique storytelling tradition of Gabbeh weavers. The high pile creates a warm, plush texture, while the simple geometric border in orange and black adds a subtle frame to the composition.

Size: 3' 5" x 4' 7"

Pile Height : High

Materials : Wool Pile on Wool Foundation

Condition : Vintage - Excellent Condition

Price : $1,900

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About Persian Pictorial Rugs

Persian Pictorial rugs are tribal and village weavings that depict lions, birds, garden animals, human figures, or the symbolic tree of life, rather than the geometric or floral medallions of formal Persian carpets. Hand-knotted by weavers across southwestern Persia, these pieces translate everyday and storytelling imagery into bold, often whimsical compositions in warm, saturated wool. Each design is unique to its weaver, making every pictorial rug a genuine one-of-a-kind work of folk art. Collectors prize them for their charm, individuality, and connection to authentic tribal weaving traditions.

Explore more Persian Pictorial rugs in our collection, or visit our Acton, MA or Boston SoWa showrooms to see this piece in person.

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