Middle Eastern Bakhtiar Rug

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Bakhtiar rugs are woven near the famous city of Isfahan and have a firm place among classic rug creations. These … Read more Bakhtiar rugs are woven near the famous city of Isfahan and have a firm place among classic rug creations. These rugs are different from others in their color and concept of patterns, which are like drawn and often use cassette motifs. The rugs are named after the tribe that most significantly contributed to the creation of this area.

This rug has a pattern similar to rugs from Heriz, but has finer lines and the "painted" pattern. The rug has a higher pile and insulates very well. The wool is soft and pleasant to the touch. The rug has a distinctive red color and a central medallion with palmettes. The weave density is around 90,000 knots per m2, which is normal quality in this area. The warp material is made of cotton and the pile is made of high-quality mountain wool.

Condition: good, the rug is clean. Date: around 1990. width 230 cm, length without fringe 321 cm, with fringe 325 cm, height 1 cm See less