Antique handmade Persian Bakhtiari wool large carpet size
From cross-reference between ong>Persianong> city and tribal ong>carpetong>s, there come the robust and colourful handmade Bakhtiari ong>carpetong>s.The centre of Bakhtiari weaving area is belonging to the Kurds and even though they were formerly nomadic tribes, since early 20th century they migrated and settled in the nearby cities and towns. If found in good condition, the high-quality Bakhtiari room size ong>carpetong>s are as good as any ong>Persianong> city rugs like Heriz or Farahan. Unfortunately, from mid 20th century, the mass production of Bakhtiari ong>carpetong>s, meant decreasing in their quality. This gallery large size ong>antiqueong> handmade ong>woolong> Bakhtiari ong>carpetong>, however, is a prime example of one of the finer Bakhtiari ong>carpetong>s made circa . Measuring 480cm x 330cm (15.7'x10.8'), it has a Shah Abbasi central medallion on lattice field with floral ornaments, spandrels and arabesques enclosed by beautifully bands of geometric and floral borders. The rich red vibrant main field, mixed with blues and ong>antiqueong> greens has given this rug an exquisite look. This ong>carpetong> is associated with splendid Chahal Shottor ong>carpetong>s which made in fine weave around the same period. It has been professionally cleaned and washed both ends secured and apart from minor localised wear is in very good overall condition. Read More