Bakhtiari Village Rug, Persia, Circa 1890, 2.04m X 1.33m

Name: Bakhtiari Village Rug, Persia, Circa 1890, 2.04m X 1.33m
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1039629
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

Sold by Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs

Description

The Bakhtiari are an ancient Persia nomadic tribe that migrated in the Zagros Mountains of Persia for centuries. In the late 19th century and early 20th century, they began to settle in village, and wove many type of artifacts for domestic use, including rugs, trapping and large carpets. I am always surprised by the variety of Bakhtiari village weaving and their daring use of colour and design. This lovely rug fits the bill. Dating to the late 19th century, the colours are all derived from natural dyes with a high wool quality. What strikes me as special about this rug is the scale and drawing of the field ornaments and the precision of the overall composition. The palmettes are boldly drawn are are spaced very elegantly. The simplicity of the ivory border, composed of stylised floral ornaments and and thin meandering vine, complements the strong field design well. Overall, it is a beautiful piece and highly decorative. In very good condition, with good pile. There are a few small old repairs in a few places, but very well executed. Professionally cleaned in our own workshop.

Physical Dimensions

Height

204cm (80.32")

Width

133cm (52.36")

Declaration

Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs has dated this piece to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1039629

Dealers Internal Reference

SCH512

Dealers Notes

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Description

The Bakhtiari are an ancient Persia nomadic tribe that migrated in the Zagros Mountains of Persia for centuries.

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In the late 19th century and early 20th century, they began to settle in village, and wove many type of artifacts for domestic use, including rugs, trapping and large carpets.

Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs

I am always surprised by the variety of Bakhtiari village weaving and their daring use of colour and design. This lovely rug fits the bill. Dating to the late 19th century, the colours are all derived from natural dyes with a high wool quality. What strikes me as special about this rug is the scale and drawing of the field ornaments and the precision of the overall composition. The palmettes are boldly drawn are are spaced very elegantly. The simplicity of the ivory border, composed of stylised floral ornaments and and thin meandering vine, complements the strong field design well. Overall, it is a beautiful piece and highly decorative. In very good condition, with good pile. There are a few small old repairs in a few places, but very well executed. Professionally cleaned in our own workshop.