Here it is.
I know it's hard to understand what's going on with these opening words, but let me say it again.
Here it is.
Yes, it's here. A rug that has once again captured my heart.

Oh no, no. I'm in trouble.

A design that resembles a mural found in a cave somewhere, painted by some ancient person.

I think one of the characteristics of Old Gabbeh designs is the free originality that is not found in recent designs, and to sum it up in a good word, their laid-back, relaxed and simple style.
In short, there are many points that make you want to poke fun at them. And this Gabbeh has a unique design, so let's take a look at it bit by bit.

I did it~~~

I can see people with open arms and joy, just like when I discovered this rug.
A young man is cheering under an animal (a zebra? a goat? what is it??).
Yes! I found a rare animal! Hooray!
The proportions of his body and legs are obviously wrong. His skin is stretched out like crazy. He has some sort of towel on his head. There were a lot of men like this in Showa era public baths.
If that's the case, then this stretchy, sticky part may have become softened from being soaked in the hot spring for a long time.
It somehow seemed to feel good.
I guess you could say, "What a nice hot spring."
It also resembles a father yelling at his child having fun in the bath, "Be quiet!"
It's a little relaxing space beyond the steam.

There are several people whose expressions are hard to read.
I read in a book that women who weave Gabbeh rugs keep their designs like a diary, and weave as many designs for each person as there are children they have.
If that's the case, then the woman who wove this Gabbeh is the mother of 15 children.
I respect you.

I really like this kind of thing

I discovered a diamond that was clearly twisting, even though the diamond above it was beautiful.
Also, just when you think it's stretching out nice and straight, there are some parts where it bends and twists, but then it corrects its trajectory beautifully as if nothing had happened.
What is that fuzzy grey design nearby? Is it an illusion?
The lump in the picture makes you feel uneasy for a moment, as if you have seen something you shouldn't see. Anyway, this is my favorite part of this design.

Nomad mischief

And the colorful threads that can be seen here and there
At Layout, we have fun calling these things nomadic pranks, and here too, there are weavers here and there having fun with their cute pranks.
It is designed with the tree of life surrounding it.
Perhaps this rug was woven in the soil of Shiraz by a mother of 15 children, wishing for the health and longevity of her family and relatives. Mothers are amazing after all!

A color that blends in with any interior

I think the pale yellow, brown, and gray color scheme is easy to incorporate into any interior.
Not only that, but its narrow width makes it perfect for those with a floor plan that doesn't allow for much volume.
It's a very useful size to place under the sofa and roll around on the sofa or on the floor.
Of course, you can also use it by your bedside. Just having a Gabbeh in its soft colors will bring you moments of calm.

This rug is recommended for those who want to make a bit more impact than a plain rug, but are not used to rugs that make too much of a statement. It has the presence that only an old rug can have, but it also feels so nice to the touch that it instantly blends into the room as if it has been there for ages, becoming the focal point of the room.
If I had a Gabbeh like this in my room, I would probably scream with joy.

Please come and experience the sense of security that comes from a Gabbeh rug, which has the capacity to support you no matter what, just like being embraced by a mother of 15 children.

(Text: Komatsu)