Persian Bakhtiyari Rug - 3.10 x 2.15 AT-MH-406 GabehBakhtiar carpets are made of strong and sturdy wool. Because of this the carpets named after the nomads of the Bakhtiari tribe, who live in the Sagros mountains near the city of Isfahan are among the most robust of all Persian carpets. They are knotted from thick wool, which reduces their deterioration. It is not as fine and soft as the cork wool of other Persian carpets, but it has a clear advantage in its resistance to everyday stress. Bakhtiar
Tabriz superfine Persian rugs are renowned worldwide for their exceptional knot density
The colors are bright yet earthy
there is the presence of camels (meaning wealth – perhaps oil wells would be more immediately understood today as carrying this meaning) and the inscription which promises at the end of endurance more soulful and spiritual rewards such as unity and loyalty
Sirjan rug Sirjan rugs originate from Sirjan
The very centre of the carpet is a circle and there are many part circles in various places in the filed of the carpet
The vibrant floral patterns and energetic design make it a captivating piece
Among the better-known individual tribal carpets are those made by the Qashqai
The dominant feature of the design in this area is the absolute lack of curves
and are simply referred to as the "Kashan"
and have added colours such as turquoise and purple to the more traditional red
Kilim A kilim is a flat hand-woven carpet traditionally produced in countries of the former Persian Empire
The colors have a vivid appearance
