Persian Bakhtiyari Rug - 2.10 x 1.50 Square

Persian Bakhtiyari Rug - 2.10 x 1.50 SquareBakhtiar carpets are made of strong and sturdy wool. Because of this the carpets named after the nomads of the Bakhtiari tribe, who live in the Sagros mountains near the city of Isfahan are among the most robust of all Persian carpets. They are knotted from thick wool, which reduces their deterioration. It is not as fine and soft as the cork wool of other Persian carpets, but it has a clear advantage in its resistance to everyday stress. Bakhtiar

The magnificent tribal area rugs in Zanjan are all hand woven by nomadic tribes

This carpet has a complicated and very beautiful central medallion that has lovely colours and motifs

A repeat pattern all-over carpet

called “ustad”

measuring 34′ x 17′

Caucasian and Armenian carpets retained their customary geometric patterns remained popular

To the Western eye the motif that is repeated over the field is likely to be described as a paisley design

they are also made in a wide variety of designs

The high knot density antique carpets in which Isfahan excelled continued to be woven in the late 19th and 20th centuries

Because each knot is made by hand

The ancient city of Nahavand in western Iran is one of Iran's leading rug-proveniences

The carpet is made from silk and comes from the city of Qum