Persian Bakhtiyari Rug - 3.05 x 1.55 Connoisseur

Persian Bakhtiyari Rug - 3.05 x 1.55 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

which help to emphasis the stronger colour complex  field

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Until the beginning of this century

The border is delightful containing repeated floral motives

2 smaller) which may be representative of a flame or the universe

and are treasured by collectors and decorators alike

It is not as fine and soft as the cork wool of other Persian carpets

They are hard wearing and generally of good quality

Kerman carpets are mostly in floral designs

The main guard border has colours which appear again in the carpets central medallion

Kashans have come to be classified among the finest Persian carpets

It is stunning