Persian Bakhtiyari Rug - 2.05 x 1.37 Turkaman

Persian Bakhtiyari Rug - 2.05 x 1.37 TurkamanBakhtiar 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

Formerly called Senneh

there are 6 hunters on horseback

the most common designs are those with a central medallion

scenes from daily life

just southwest of Mashad

almost all Turkmen rugs were produced by nomadic tribes almost entirely with locally obtained materials

Hunting scenes

that make a bold statement

The art of manufacturing carpets was introduced in India

The usual kind of background colours for Kashan carpets are rich red and dark blue

The camel pattern used here is often used as a motif to augur wealth and happiness

This carpet may be purchased with complete confidence and with Peter Faeghi's highest assurance as to its quality