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Antique Baktiari Kelleh
Farnham Antique Carpets
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Antique Baktiari Kelleh

1900 - 1920
Description

This is an amazing tribal Baktiari Kelleh, circa 1890-1900, making it around 120 years old.  Quite possibly a wedding piece as the detailing of animals, people and in particular the family around the central medallion means a woman weaver could have created this to present to her family as a wedding gift.  They did this to show how skilled they were as weavers and offering the new family a gift.  Full of amazing natural dyes, the yellows are vivid and greens and reds too.  Unusual to see the crab design border as the main red border, this is more commonly used in Caucasian rugs from Azerbaijan.

A tight fine weave with a good medium high wool pile all over this Southern Persia antique kelleh.  There are some 200 villages in the region of Baktiari, who all produced beautiful rugs around the late 19th century and in some quite striking designs. Pile height is very good all over this fun and interesting piece, which would brighten a hall or corridor, there are even some original kilim ends too.  From a private collection is has been well loved and used over the years, this just shows how sturdy antique carpets are, they are meant to be used on the floor every day and enjoyed.

We offer the service of viewing any of our carpets & rugs in-situ in London, Surrey, Hampshire & the UK by appointment. Please request a home visit to view this lovely rare piece in your own home.

Physical Dimensions
Height
335cm (131.89")
Width
162cm (63.78")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Bakhtiari Kelleh Rug to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1075857
Dealers Internal Reference
11264
Dealers Notes

Farnham Antique Carpets are specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners. Varying from antique tribal rugs woven in the Caucasus to classical Persian carpets dating from the mid 19th century to the early 20th century.

As members of the BADA - The British Antique Dealers Association and LAPADA - The Association of Art & Antique Dealers we adhere to strict guide lines as affiliated members and pride ourselves on maintaining its high standards. We exhibit at the BADA fair in Chelsea, London every March and the LAPADA Fair in Mayfair, London every September.

Description
This is an amazing tribal Baktiari Kelleh, circa 1890-1900, making it around 120 years old.  Quite possibly a wedding piece as the detailing of animals, people and in particular the family around the central medallion means a woman weaver could have created this to present to her family as a wedding gift.  They did this to show how skilled they were as weavers and offering the new family a gift.  Full of amazing natural dyes, the yellows are vivid and greens and reds too.
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  Unusual to see the crab design border as the main red border, this is more commonly used in Caucasian rugs from Azerbaijan.
Farnham Antique Carpets
fig 1. An antique Persian Bakhtiari Kelleh wool rug with a deep navy blue central field, colourful geometric motifs, and multi-layered red decorative borders.
fig 1. Antique Baktiari Kelleh

A tight fine weave with a good medium high wool pile all over this Southern Persia antique kelleh.  There are some 200 villages in the region of Baktiari, who all produced beautiful rugs around the late 19th century and in some quite striking designs. Pile height is very good all over this fun and interesting piece, which would brighten a hall or corridor, there are even some original kilim ends too.  From a private collection is has been well loved and used over the years, this just shows how sturdy antique carpets are, they are meant to be used on the floor every day and enjoyed.

We offer the service of viewing any of our carpets & rugs in-situ in London, Surrey, Hampshire & the UK by appointment. Please request a home visit to view this lovely rare piece in your own home.

Height
335cm (131.89")
Width
162cm (63.78")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Bakhtiari Kelleh Rug to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1075857
Dealers Internal Ref
11264
Farnham Antique Carpets
Farnham Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2018

Specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners.

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Trade Associations

Farnham Antique Carpets is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA 

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Archive I An antique Persian Bakhtiari Kelleh wool rug with a deep navy blue central field, colourful geometric motifs, and multi-layered red decorative borders.

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Archive II An antique Persian Bakhtiari Kelleh wool rug with a deep navy blue central field, colourful geometric motifs, and multi-layered red decorative borders. View II
Archive III An antique Persian Bakhtiari Kelleh wool rug with a deep navy blue central field, colourful geometric motifs, and multi-layered red decorative borders. View III
Archive IV An antique Persian Bakhtiari Kelleh wool rug with a deep navy blue central field, colourful geometric motifs, and multi-layered red decorative borders. View IV
Archive V An antique Persian Bakhtiari Kelleh wool rug with a deep navy blue central field, colourful geometric motifs, and multi-layered red decorative borders. View V
Archive VI An antique Persian Bakhtiari Kelleh wool rug with a deep navy blue central field, colourful geometric motifs, and multi-layered red decorative borders. View VI
Archive VII An antique Persian Bakhtiari Kelleh wool rug with a deep navy blue central field, colourful geometric motifs, and multi-layered red decorative borders. View VII
Archive VIII An antique Persian Bakhtiari Kelleh wool rug with a deep navy blue central field, colourful geometric motifs, and multi-layered red decorative borders. View VIII
Archive IX An antique Persian Bakhtiari Kelleh wool rug with a deep navy blue central field, colourful geometric motifs, and multi-layered red decorative borders. View IX
Archive X An antique Persian Bakhtiari Kelleh wool rug with a deep navy blue central field, colourful geometric motifs, and multi-layered red decorative borders. View X
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Archive XII An antique Persian Bakhtiari Kelleh wool rug with a deep navy blue central field, colourful geometric motifs, and multi-layered red decorative borders. View XII
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An antique Persian Bakhtiari Kelleh wool rug with a deep navy blue central field, colourful geometric motifs, and multi-layered red decorative borders.
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A Bakhtiari Kelleh rug is a hand-knotted Persian carpet produced by nomadic or village weavers in the Zagros Mountains of Iran, characterised by its long, wide format (kelleh) and bold geometric tribal motifs.

These rugs feature a thick wool pile hand-knotted onto a sturdy cotton or wool foundation, employing symmetrical knots and natural dye sources for durability and rich color saturation.

Authentic Bakhtiari pieces are identified by their heavy handle, lanolin-rich wool, clear geometric or panel designs, natural shade variations known as abrash, and visible hand-bound edges.

A Bakhtiari carpet functions as an anchor in contemporary interiors, introducing rich colour palettes and geometric structure to modern minimalist rooms, traditional libraries, or hallway spaces.

Vacuum regularly without using a rotating beater bar, rotate the rug periodically to ensure even wear and light exposure, and rely on professional hand-cleaning specialists for deep washing.
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