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Antique Persian Bakhtiari 30788

$45,000.00 USD
$45,000.00 USD
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Rug Number
30788
Size
11' 10" x 16' 4"
Design
Bakhtiari
Collection
Antique/Vintage
Material
Wool
Texture
Pile Weave
Origin
Iran
Age
Antique/Vintage
Woven in Persian workshops during the late 19th century, this antique rug demonstrates the sophisticated geometric vocabulary that distinguished court-influenced weaving centers. Hand-knotted with hand-spun wool on cotton foundations, the piece employs natural dyes—indigo for the blue tones, madder for the coral accents, and walnut for the deeper browns that anchor the composition. The field presents an intricate lattice of interconnected cartouches, each containing stylized palmettes and rosettes that reflect classical Persian design principles. Multiple guard borders frame the central composition, with the main border featuring alternating palmettes set against a coral ground that provides visual weight to the overall design. The secondary borders employ reciprocal geometric patterns that demonstrate the weaver's command of traditional motif systems. Natural abrash creates subtle color variations across the field, while the wool has developed the distinctive patina that marks authentic period pieces. This represents the technical mastery and design sophistication that made Persian workshops the standard for court weaving throughout the Islamic world, combining architectural precision with the organic irregularities that distinguish hand-knotted textiles from their machine-made successors. Discover more Persian Rugs

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A Note about Color

Color display varies from device to device. This may cause discrepancies in the appearance of color in digital imagery compared to the actual rug. We cannot account for these differences and make no guarantee of color accuracy, although we make every possible effort to ensure accuracy. We are happy to provide samples and references for the tones in our rugs. Please contact us with any questions.