$1499
$1499
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Description:
Hand-knotted Persian Bakhtiari rug from central Iran. From the 1940s. Fine Persian
wool, hand-woven wool pile on cotton. With leather straps sewn under selvages
for rug's better placement. Approximately 200 KPSI.
EXACT SIZE: 10' 1.5" x 6' 10"
A nomadic tribe in central Iran, Bakhtiari people have hand-woven their spectacular
rugs for several centuries, and perhaps several thousand years. Thus, a long
tradition of rug weaving continues the cultural and folkloric heritage of this
unique tribe. Bakhtiari rugs are perhaps one of the finest, oldest and most
famous and desirable of the Persian tribal rugs. Bakhtiari region is located
near the city of Isfahan in Central Iran. Some of the Bakhtiaris immigrate back
and forth between the warmer areas of South Iran and the cooler mountain air
of North Central Iran, all the while taking their sheep herds with them through
rough terrain and dangerous mountain passes. The wool from their sheep herds
are cultivated for the weaving of their superb rugs. Oftentimes, a checkerboard
field pattern of squares, representative of a Persian garden decorated with
bird and animal images, typifies the Bahktiari design and motif, but in other
instances geometric and floral patterns are also woven with great elegance and
mastery. Their uniquely colorful designs expresses their love of nature and
the natural beauty that enchants them in their daily life. Because of their
superior quality wool and high degree of craftsmanship, antique Bakthiari rugs
are highly collectible and proven to last for several generations--bound to
become an heirloom.
There are at least three colors of red in this rug--a true maroon, a tomato red and a cranberry--along with many other rich and warm colors. The color depicted in the images is quite true to the actual appearance in real life but, again, we are ready to help you determine if this is the right rug for your home or office.
Condition:
Excellent condition.