Bakhtiari Rug, Persia, Circa 1890, 2.18m X 1.40m

19th century

Sold by Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs

Description

The Bakhtiari tribes which migrated in Southern and Central Persia around the Zagros Mountains are noted for producing a rich and varied range of rugs, carpets, bags and other woven artifacts. Of ancient origin, their lands became of strategic and material interest at the end of the 19th century, and many of the tribes and their leaders became very wealthy. Today, the Bakhtiari live in towns and villages around the City of Isfahan. This lovely rug is in many ways typical of Bakhtiari village weaving. The wool is handspun and of fine glossy quality. The dyes are all evidently derived from natural sources, a practice that continued among Bakhtiari weavers well into the 20th century. And the design of repeating panels representing cypress and fern trees, and floral ornaments has been used many times over by the Bakhtiari weavers. Usually the panels are in square in format, known as the 'heshti' design. Here however, we have the more unusual format of ogival medallions. The entire composition is colourful and charming. generally very good condition for its age. Professionally cleaned.

Physical Dimensions

Height

218cm (85.83")

Width

140cm (55.12")

Declaration

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

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA997159

Dealers Internal Reference

AH53

Dealers Notes

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Description

The Bakhtiari tribes which migrated in Southern and Central Persia around the Zagros Mountains are noted for producing a rich and varied range of rugs, carpets, bags and other woven artifacts.

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Of ancient origin, their lands became of strategic and material interest at the end of the 19th century, and many of the tribes and their leaders became very wealthy.

Aaron Nejad Carpets and Rugs

Today, the Bakhtiari live in towns and villages around the City of Isfahan. This lovely rug is in many ways typical of Bakhtiari village weaving. The wool is handspun and of fine glossy quality. The dyes are all evidently derived from natural sources, a practice that continued among Bakhtiari weavers well into the 20th century. And the design of repeating panels representing cypress and fern trees, and floral ornaments has been used many times over by the Bakhtiari weavers. Usually the panels are in square in format, known as the 'heshti' design. Here however, we have the more unusual format of ogival medallions. The entire composition is colourful and charming. generally very good condition for its age. Professionally cleaned.