Description

Until the 1930’s Bakhtiari rugs were characteristically woven for use by the tribe or on commission within Persia. As they were rarely produced to be exported, they offer lanolin-rich, extremely durable wool and luminous colors, which were procured through a thorough knowledge of dyeing, using natural dyestuffs.

Many Bakhtiari rugs employ virtuoso central medallion designs presented in a virtual riot of colors. Bakhtiari weavers were also renowned for their dramatic renditions of the “Garden Compartment” motif, usually organized in a series of square-shaped compartments, and much more rarely in a latticework of graceful, bell-shaped compartments. In a few occasions 19th-century Bakhtiaris are found with a particularly singular Continental inspired antique carpet design known as Guli Farang, translated as “Foreign Flower”. This highly romantic motif is believed to stem from an English cabbage flower design. The best Garden Bakhtiari rugs presents a delightful variety of pastoral scenes within the various compartments, in a wide palette of continually changing colors.

• PS: The color shades can be slightly different from the pictures. The images we display have the most accurate color possible.
  However, there can be reasonable variations in color shades and patterns, as the carpet is handmade
  Length and Width can vary between few centimetres as its a hand-knotted carpet.Please view all photos to avoid any inconvenience.Certificate of authenticity is also provided with this carpet.