Persian Bakhtiyari Rug - 2.43 x 1.54 Connoisseur

Persian Bakhtiyari Rug - 2.43 x 1.54 ConnoisseurBakhtiar 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

Highlighting a beautiful central medallion and marvelous motifs

Until the beginning of this century

While these carpets cannot keep up with the finer carpets e

The colours appearing in the central medallion are repeated in the outer border

They are very durable and are capable of lasting an incredibly long period of time The Faeghi family are the name you can trust

located in the central western region of Iran

In fact the depiction os stags appear clearly scattered throughout the rug

It was hand made from persons whose understanding of the temporary nature of life and beauty was possible and enhanced by their awareness of heaven and the eternal that awaits us after death

They usually have an intricate pattern with a detailed central medallion

It is a hand made superfine wool carpet that has the most charming and magical combination of colours

The tradition of hand-knotting rugs has been passed from generation to generation

These are used as blankets and known as Gabeh patuee