Persian Bakhtiyari Rug - 3.55x2.75 Extra LargeBakhtiar 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
The overall impact of the composition is outstanding and is showered in the main body of the field with delightful motifs and abounding vines that spin and curve in what appears to be a never ending space
the Persian word for fish
This carpet is a work of genius combining wonderful shades of light olive greens and teal create a sense of luxury and beauty
The town is over 1000 years old and even centuries ago it was famous as a cultural centre
Designed by Master Ahmad Noori
traditional Medallion rugs
Common patterns include medallions
Afshar carpets are valued world-wide as quality tribal rugs and are highly sought after
Isfahan is a city in central Iran that is of great importance in Persian history and was one of the world's most famous art centres
The medallion is clearly mostly of floral motifs
Carpets manufactured from the city of Hamadan itself were called Shahr Baff meaning City Knott and are usually of a higher quality than rugs produced by its neighbours
There is at its very centre a large vase with profusion of flowers spilling from it
