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Attractive Antique Bakhtiari Carpet Rug West Persia
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Attractive Antique Bakhtiari Carpet Rug West Persia

1900 - 1920
Description

This is a beautiful Bakhtiari carpet from West Persia. The very intricate design has an ivory stepped lozenge field centred by a diamond anchor medallion all framed by pretty polychrome flowerhead spandrels and brick red floral borders with barber pole decoration. The carpet dates from around 1910 and is in very good order, save for some slight wear to the selvedge at one end. Cleaned and ready for use it measures 211cms by 145 cms.

UK delivery is £20

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Antique Bakhtiari Persian Rug to the 1910s.

Independent Date Check ID 09342964
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques Date1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1910s:
Hand-knotted reverse with visible knot rows: village loom work.
Gentle horizontal colour shifts in the blue field: vegetable dye batches.
Short, naturally aged cotton fringe at the end skirt.
Hand-bound wool selvedges with soft, even wear.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Physical Dimensions
Height
211cm (83.07")
Width
145cm (57.09")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA1191852
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You are most welcome to visit the shop but please always check to confirm we are open before travelling. We have been in the antiques trade for well over thirty years now and stock a wide and varied range of antiques and decorative items specialising in carpets and Eastern and Oriental items as well as Georgian and Victorian furniture, mirrors, oil paintings, prints, ceramics and clocks.

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This is a beautiful Bakhtiari carpet from West Persia. The very intricate design has an ivory stepped lozenge field centred by a diamond anchor medallion all framed by pretty polychrome flowerhead spandrels and brick red floral borders with barber pole decoration.
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The carpet dates from around 1910 and is in very good order, save for some slight wear to the selvedge at one end.
Rams Head Antiques

Cleaned and ready for use it measures 211cms by 145 cms.

UK delivery is £20

Date of Manufacture

Rams Head Antiques has dated this Antique Bakhtiari Persian Rug to the 1910s.

Independent Date Report ID 09342964
Dealer's Item Date1910s
Sellingantiques dating1910s
Sellingantiques agingItem 95-130 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1910s:
Hand-knotted reverse with visible knot rows: village loom work.
Gentle horizontal colour shifts in the blue field: vegetable dye batches.
Short, naturally aged cotton fringe at the end skirt.
Hand-bound wool selvedges with soft, even wear.

This is an independent date report produced by Sellingantiques using its own proprietary system. The process uses the photographs shown on this page. The system is never told the date the dealer has declared. This report shows that the two dates corroborate.

Height
211cm (83.07")
Width
145cm (57.09")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Reference Numbers
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SA1191852
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An antique hand-knotted Bakhtiari Persian wool carpet with a central diamond medallion surrounded by floral motifs in red, navy, and cream.
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Archive I An antique hand-knotted Bakhtiari Persian wool carpet with a central diamond medallion surrounded by floral motifs in red, navy, and cream.

Attractive Antique Bakhtiari Carpet Rug West Persia

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Archive VI An antique hand-knotted Bakhtiari Persian wool carpet with a central diamond medallion surrounded by floral motifs in red, navy, and cream. View VI
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An antique hand-knotted Bakhtiari Persian wool carpet with a central diamond medallion surrounded by floral motifs in red, navy, and cream.
Attractive Antique Bakhtiari Carpet Rug West Persia
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectArea Rugs
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StylePersian
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourRed, Navy, Cream
  • MotifsCentral diamond medallion, Floral sprays, Multi-banded border
  • SizeH 211 cm (83 in) x W 145 cm (57 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This Persian area rug is a hand-knotted wool and cotton Bakhtiari carpet originating from West Persia around 1910. The design incorporates an ivory stepped lozenge field centred by a diamond anchor medallion, polychrome flowerhead spandrels, and brick red floral borders with barber pole decoration. The color palette consists of red, navy, cream, blue, and brown tones, complemented by intricate multi-banded borders and dense all-over floral sprays. Signs of age include slight wear to the selvedge at one end, while the surface remains clean and in very good overall order. The rug measures 211 cm high, 145 cm wide, and 1 cm deep. Positioned on a floor surface, this carpet suits an English Country House interior as a functional central floor covering in a living room, study, or bedroom. The durable wool construction provides practical warmth and texture underfoot while anchoring furniture arrangements with traditional Persian motifs.

FAQs

Bakhtiari rugs originate from the Zagros Mountains region in West Persia, woven by nomadic and settled Bakhtiari tribespeople. They are recognized for their durable wool construction, structural strength, and geometric or central medallion designs featuring detailed floral motifs.

These carpets are hand-knotted using hand-spun sheep wool pile woven onto a cotton or wool foundation. Natural vegetable dyes were traditionally employed to produce deep red, navy blue, cream, and ochre hues.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-tied knots visible on the underside, slight structural variations inherent to hand-weaving, and a dense wool pile. Common patterns include central diamond medallions, panel designs, or floral sprays framed by multi-banded borders.

A traditional Persian carpet serves as an anchoring element in modern interiors by providing contrast against neutral walls and streamlined furniture. Positioning the rug beneath seating arrangements or dining sets introduces depth, colour, and tactile texture.

Vacuum the carpet regularly using suction only to avoid damaging the wool fibres. Promptly blot spills with a clean cloth, avoid harsh chemical cleaners, and rotate the rug periodically to distribute wear evenly.
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