Antique Bakhtiar Rug 2.11m X 1.33m 1900 - 1920

Name: Antique Bakhtiar Rug 2.11m X 1.33m
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1243194
Price: 2200 GBP
Availability: InStock

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ObjectArea Rugs
Period1900 - 1920
StylePersian Tribal
MaterialWool, Cotton
ColourTerracotta and Dark Indigo
MotifsStepped medallion, floral field, multi-banded border
SizeH 211 cm (83 in) x W 133 cm (52 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

This antique Bakhtiar area rug from 1910 displays a Persian tribal style hand-knotted from wool and cotton. The visual composition comprises a central terracotta stepped medallion containing a dark indigo centre, set upon a dark indigo field filled with intricate floral motifs and framed by a multi-banded border. Visible physical details include fringed ends at the top and bottom, woven selvedges along the sides, and light age-related wear with a small area of blushing on the red ground. The textile measures 211 cm high, 133 cm wide, and 1 cm deep. Appropriate for an English country house interior, this floor covering suits placement as an area rug in a living room, study, or bedroom. The piece provides underfoot warmth and traditional pattern to hardwood or carpeted floors while anchoring the surrounding furniture arrangement.

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Bakhtiar rugs originate from the Zagros Mountains region in Iran, hand-woven by nomadic tribespeople and settled village weavers. They are recognized for robust hand-knotted construction, natural dyes, and geometric or floral diamond medallion designs.

These carpets feature a hand-knotted wool pile woven onto a durable cotton warp and weft foundation. Natural dye sources such as madder root, indigo, and plant extracts produce the characteristic terracotta, deep blue, and ivory hues.

Authentic examples exhibit subtle hand-weaving variations in knot density and symmetry, along with organic colour tonal shifts termed abrash. The underside reveals visible knotting without synthetic backings or glued edges.

Position the rug to anchor living room seating areas or beneath a dining table to add visual weight and warmth. The geometric medallion and detailed border contrast effectively with clean-lined modern furniture and timber flooring.

Vacuum regularly using a suction-only attachment without a rotating brush bar to protect the pile fibres. Rotate the carpet periodically to equalize foot traffic and address liquid spills immediately by blotting with an absorbent cloth.

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Antique Bakhtiar Rug 2.11m X 1.33m