Galerie Shabab Collection Early 20th Century Persian Bakhtiari Carpet

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This early 20th-century Persian Bakhtiari carpet presents a richly detailed tribal composition across a deep blue field. Two large diamond-shaped … Read more This early 20th-century Persian Bakhtiari carpet presents a richly detailed tribal composition across a deep blue field. Two large diamond-shaped compartments organize the center, each surrounded by stylized floral forms, angular vines, and geometric devices. Pairs of birds, boteh-like motifs, flowering plants, and abstract botanical elements enliven the surrounding field, giving the design a distinctive pictorial quality. Ivory, beige, rust, soft brown, muted blue, and touches of red provide contrast against the darker ground while maintaining a balanced, earthy palette. The design is densely layered yet carefully organized, with repeated motifs creating rhythm throughout the elongated format. Multiple narrow borders frame the field with small floral and geometric patterns, adding structure and decorative definition. Characteristic of Bakhtiari weaving, the carpet combines bold tribal drawing, symbolic ornament, and strong color relationships, making it especially suitable for traditional, eclectic, or layered interiors.

Measures: 6' 3" x 10' 8" See less