Persian Bakhtiyari Rug - 3.40 x 2.25 AT-MH-414 Extra Large

Persian Bakhtiyari Rug - 3.40 x 2.25 AT-MH-414 Extra LargeBakhtiar 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

Khorjin: A Tapestry of Tradition and Modernity In the heart of Iran

warm central field in deep terracotta is beautifully contrasted by intricate floral and arabesque motifs in ivory

is the capital city of the State of Kurdestan

Mostly Abadeh carpets are knotted in shades of red and have a rosette in the centre with blue shades

Wherever you look

and the warp and weft are made of cotton or silk

It has a central medallion shape and the yellow gold base colours of the field are repeated in the main guard borders

It has a magnificent combination of colours that blend and balance with each other

Afghanistan

conjuring images of spacious double bags that embody both utility and artistry—each one a canvas measuring 2’ x 2’ (60 x 60 cm) or more

There are a number of styles of rug produced in the Tabriz region including Tree of Life

The carpet itself has an extraordinary curvilinear design and has an overall pattern in its field that is not a regimented form