Description
Antique handwoven village carpet from west Persia. Woven by the tribal Bakhtiari.
This garden rug, using a box, tile or window design, is a specialty of the Bakhtiar village weavers. Also known as the garden panel design or khesti motif.
This one displays various cypress trees, foliage and flowers — which are often woven into these Persian garden rugs.
Overall condition is excellent for the age with scattered wear. Recently washed.
No holes or weak areas. The rug is very solid and durable.
This is a solid rug and can be placed in a high foot traffic area of the home.
Wonderfu range of colors including salmon and indigo blue.
The cotton fringes and side cords are in very good shape.
Natural wool pile on cotton warp and weft. 1930s – 1950s
Exact size is 7 ft. 3 in. by 5 ft.
Wool pile on cotton warp. Out of a European Estate.
Last photo with Morgan silver dollar shows the backside of the carpet.
The Bakhtiari tribe, numbering 800,000, inhabit an area of 67,000 sq. km that straddles the central Zagros Mountains in Iran. Although only about a third of the tribe is nomadic (the rest are settled agriculturists), the nomads embody the Bakhtiari cultural ideals.
Shipping is $69 within the continental U.S. Or possible free pickup near Stockton – Sacramento – San Andreas – East Bay Area with prior arrangement.
Please contact me with questions. Thank you.
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