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SKU #: KR21232
Arts & Crafts
Hand Knotted
Primary color is Red. Colors in this rug include: Ivory, Green, Gold, Aqua, Pink, Maroon, Orange, Green, Multi.
Wool
0.75
Bakhtiari
Iran
Geometric
Pre-Owned
Vintage in mint condition
Vintage and in mint condition, this hand-knotted Bakhtiari wool carpet from west-central Iran arrives with a plush, full pile and its vegetable dyes completely intact, carrying the bold, large-scale geometric design sensibility that has made Bakhtiari tribal work a natural fit for rooms that favor strong pattern and honest craftsmanship over formal elegance. The deep red field is built around a large central medallion in ivory, green, and maroon with a dark navy interior, surrounded by an open arrangement of large-scale tribal botanical forms, stylized flowers, and angular devices in gold, aqua, pink, and orange. The upper field carries its own arrangement of geometric floral forms in teal and black that mirrors the lower composition, giving the piece a symmetry that holds the design together across the full field. The ivory border carries a geometric tribal repeat in red, teal, and navy that frames the composition cleanly, and vegetable dyes give every color across the piece a warmth and depth that has held evenly throughout. As a Persian style area rug, it brings heritage-inspired pattern, soft wool texture, durable hand-knotted construction, and timeless design to living rooms, dining rooms, bedrooms, or formal interiors.
Story Behind the Art: Bakhtiari rugs, handwoven by the Bakhtiari tribes of western Iran, are valued for strength, vivid artistry, and meaningful cultural expression. Made from resilient wool produced within the tribal tradition, these handmade rugs are recognized for robust construction, generous pile, and lasting durability. Their most famous design is the khesti, or garden pattern, in which the field is divided into individual panels filled with trees, flowers, birds, and other motifs that recall the beauty of a Persian garden. Other versions feature bold central medallions and geometric designs, often rendered in deep reds, indigos, ivory, and earthy greens. With a striking presence rooted in tradition, Bakhtiari rugs combine tribal character with classical Persian elegance, making them prized decorative pieces, collectible works of art, and timeless home décor accents.








