Persian Bakhtiyari Rug - 3.08 x 2.12 Gabeh

Persian Bakhtiyari Rug - 3.08 x 2.12 GabehBakhtiar 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

This handmade wool rug comes from the city of Tabriz  The central medallion  is captivating and reflects precisely the composition of the guard borders and the field that frames the ocean of calming field

” The small rug is made by hand from Isfahan and is delightful

which have a very good reputation

Isfahani carpets are known for their high quality

A hand-knotted tribal Bakhtiary rug with triple hooked medallions set within a red-toned field of stylized trial floral patterns

This type of carpet is often found in the entrance area or passageways of Iranian houses

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providing a wonderful frame to look at the spectacular field

The fascinating designs using lines and arabesques that appear on Islamic architecture also appear on the modern Isfahan carpets

A durable & hard-wearing hand-woven hall runner with an all-over bold Mahi (Fish) design set within a red-toned background

The result is an extremely tightly woven

The most famous workshop in Isfahan is Seirafian