Bakhtiari rugs are usually among the best known as the garden carpets with their flower and tendril-filled compartment designs (Khesti Design). This particular rug is somewhat unusual as most rugs in the Kheshti design have rectangular panels, while this one has diamond shaped panels. The panels all contain various stylized flowers and geometric designs. Rug is framed by a wide border in ivory, also with stylized flowers on a vine. Flanked by two thinner borders on the outside and one thinner band on the inside. The field is various shades of red, light and dark blue, salmon, yellow, ivory, camel, brown, sage green and light green. Cotton weft. Apprx 10'1" x 6'10".
Bakhtiari rugs are named for the Bakhtiari tribe found in the area southwest of Isfahan. The Bakhtiari tribe is located in a region known for having very luxurious wool, which produces excellent carpets.
1,750/2,200 Sold $1,380.00
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