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Antique Corridor Carpet, Lori-bakhtiari Tribes, the Chahar Mahal, West Persia.
For sale by Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
for sale €6,435     $6,985
£5,500
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

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Antique Corridor Carpet, Lori-bakhtiari Tribes, the Chahar Mahal, West Persia.

19th century
Description

This carpet is just stunning! It needs to be seen to be fully appreciated.

Made specifically for a wide corridor by Bakhtiari tribes in the Chahar Mahal region of western Persia, the carpet comprises an ivory ground with a myriad of small scarabs throughout. The main border is in magnificent, natural, petrol-blue, also depicting a scarab symbol and surrounded on both sides by beautiful golden-yellow minor borders.

Made circa 1880, this amazing carpet retains its original brocaded ends and is in excellent pile overall with no restoration whatsoever. It needs to be seen to be fully appreciated.

Size: 4.06m x 1.82m (13' 4" x 6' 0").

Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Bakhtiari Runner Carpet to the 1880s.

Independent Date Check ID 09657439
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques Date1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to THE 1880s:
Hand-knotted wool construction: clear irregular knots visible on the reverse.
Subtle colour abrash in the blue ground: natural vegetable dye baths.
Intact brocaded kilim skirts: original tribal finish preserved at the fringes.
Wool foundation yarns: typical of late 19th-century Bakhtiari tribal weaving.

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
406cm (159.84")
Width
182cm (71.65")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1236777
Dealers Internal Reference
BM/JS1
Dealers Notes

Viewing by appointment only.

Description
This carpet is just stunning! It needs to be seen to be fully appreciated.
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Made specifically for a wide corridor by Bakhtiari tribes in the Chahar Mahal region of western Persia, the carpet comprises an ivory ground with a myriad of small scarabs throughout.
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

The main border is in magnificent, natural, petrol-blue, also depicting a scarab symbol and surrounded on both sides by beautiful golden-yellow minor borders.

fig 1. An antique hand-knotted Bakhtiari wool corridor runner featuring a central cream field with repeating boteh motifs, framed by a wide slate blue geometric border.
fig 1. Antique Corridor Carpet, Lori-bakhtiari Tribes, the Chahar Mahal, West Persia.

Made circa 1880, this amazing carpet retains its original brocaded ends and is in excellent pile overall with no restoration whatsoever. It needs to be seen to be fully appreciated.

Size: 4.06m x 1.82m (13' 4" x 6' 0").

Date of Manufacture

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets has dated this Antique Bakhtiari Runner Carpet to the 1880s.

Independent Date Report ID 09657439
Dealer's Item Date1880s
Sellingantiques dating1880s
Sellingantiques agingItem 115-150 years old
Test ResultsPassed dating check
Why Sellingantiques dated this piece to the 1880s:
Hand-knotted wool construction: clear irregular knots visible on the reverse.
Subtle colour abrash in the blue ground: natural vegetable dye baths.
Intact brocaded kilim skirts: original tribal finish preserved at the fringes.
Wool foundation yarns: typical of late 19th-century Bakhtiari tribal weaving.

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
406cm (159.84")
Width
182cm (71.65")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1236777
Dealers Internal Ref
BM/JS1
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2011

Dealing in antique and old tribal rugs, dowry weavings and decorative carpets from the near east and central asia since 1979.

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets Profile Page

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An antique hand-knotted Bakhtiari wool corridor runner featuring a central cream field with repeating boteh motifs, framed by a wide slate blue geometric border.
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Archive I An antique hand-knotted Bakhtiari wool corridor runner featuring a central cream field with repeating boteh motifs, framed by a wide slate blue geometric border.

Antique Corridor Carpet, Lori-bakhtiari Tribes, the Chahar Mahal, West Persia.

Archive II An antique hand-knotted Bakhtiari wool corridor runner featuring a central cream field with repeating boteh motifs, framed by a wide slate blue geometric border. View II
Archive III An antique hand-knotted Bakhtiari wool corridor runner featuring a central cream field with repeating boteh motifs, framed by a wide slate blue geometric border. View III
Archive IV An antique hand-knotted Bakhtiari wool corridor runner featuring a central cream field with repeating boteh motifs, framed by a wide slate blue geometric border. View IV
Archive V An antique hand-knotted Bakhtiari wool corridor runner featuring a central cream field with repeating boteh motifs, framed by a wide slate blue geometric border. View V
Archive VI An antique hand-knotted Bakhtiari wool corridor runner featuring a central cream field with repeating boteh motifs, framed by a wide slate blue geometric border. View VI
Archive VII An antique hand-knotted Bakhtiari wool corridor runner featuring a central cream field with repeating boteh motifs, framed by a wide slate blue geometric border. View VII
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Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets

Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Telephone 01451 824 447 or 07980 999 114
Location
North Cotswolds
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/rugmac
Verified Since Oct 2011
Items For Sale 116
Items Sold 1,075
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
Brian MacDonald Antique Rugs & Carpets
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An antique hand-knotted Bakhtiari wool corridor runner featuring a central cream field with repeating boteh motifs, framed by a wide slate blue geometric border.
Antique Corridor Carpet, Lori-Bakhtiari Tribes, The Chahar Mahal, West Persia.
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An antique hand-knotted Bakhtiari wool corridor runner featuring a central cream field with repeating boteh motifs, framed by a wide slate blue geometric border.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectRunner Rugs
  • Period19th century
  • StylePersian Tribal
  • MaterialWool, Cotton
  • ColourCream and Slate Blue
  • MotifsBoteh pattern, Geometric border, Repeating floral motifs, Guard stripes
  • SizeH 406 cm (160 in) x W 182 cm (72 in)

This antique runner rug is a hand-knotted wool and cotton corridor carpet made by Lori-Bakhtiari tribes in the Chahar Mahal region of western Persia around 1880, designed in a Persian tribal style with English country house appeal. The piece displays a cream and ivory central field filled with repeating boteh and scarab motifs, framed by a wide slate petrol-blue geometric main border and golden-yellow guard stripes with additional red and dark blue patterning, retaining its original brocaded ends and showing an excellent pile overall with no restoration. Practical in dimension for a generous hallway, the runner measures 406 cm high and 182 cm wide. It suits placement as a striking floor covering in a spacious hallway, long landing, or wide corridor of a traditional home today.

FAQs

Lori-Bakhtiari carpets originate from the Chahar Mahal region in West Persia, hand-woven by nomadic tribes and settled villagers known for bold geometric motifs and robust knotting techniques.

These carpets are traditionally hand-knotted using a durable wool pile on a cotton or wool foundation, utilising natural plant and mineral dyes for rich colouration.

Authentic pieces display natural dye variations known as abrash, slight structural irregularities inherent to hand-loom weaving, and visible hand-bound selvages.

Position a long corridor carpet in entryways, hallways, or narrow galleries to add texture, warmth, and visual linear length against timber or stone flooring.

Vacuum regularly without a rotating beater bar, rotate periodically to ensure even wear, use a quality underlay, and clean with specialist textile conservators when required.
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