Handmade Antique Persian Bakhtiari rug 4.4' x 6.4, 1920s - 1N38
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This handmade antique Persian Bakhtiari rug from the 1920s is a stunning example of Middle Eastern
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1920s Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Handmade Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug 4.8' x 6.9, 1920s - 2B91
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This magnificent antique Persian Bakhtiari rug (c. 1920s) is a genuine piece of textile history
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1920s French Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Elegant Ivory Color and Design Medallion Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th S. Persian Bakhtiari Carpet ( 4'6" x 7'2" - 137 x 218 )
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1920s Indian Other Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Bakhtiari Willow Tree Rug
Located in New York, NY
a 2nd quarter of the 20th century Persian Bakhtiari rug featuring a tree of life design on a navy
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Early 20th Century Serapi Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Authentic Hand Knotted Antique Bakhtiari Rug, Circa 1880
Located in San Diego, CA
This antique Persian Bakhtiari rug is a truly unique hand-knotted piece dating back to the 1880s
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Early 1800s Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
The Midnight Orchard: A Late 19th Century Persian Bakhtiari Masterpiece of Grace
$6,860
W 60 in L 174 in
The Midnight Orchard: A Late 19th Century Persian Bakhtiari Masterpiece of Grace
Located in Dallas, TX
54144 Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug, 05'00 x 14'06. The Midnight Orchard: A Late 19th Century
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Late 19th Century Modern Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Antique Bakhtiari Kilim Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An early 20th century Persian Bakhtiari Kilim rug with all-over geometric pattern with a diamond
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Early 20th Century Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Zabihi Collection Beautiful Bakhtiari Pigeon Rug
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Antique Bakhtiari Rug from the early 20th century. Check those pigeons in the field
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Early 20th Century Georgian Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Bakhtiari Garden Box Rug
Located in New York, NY
an early 20th Century Bakhtiari Rug with a fun, colorful garden box pattern. rug no. j2605 size
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Early 20th Century Serapi Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Zabihi Collection Bakhtiari Garden Design Room Size Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th-Century Persian Bakhtiari room size garden design rug Details rug no. j4631 size
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Early 20th Century Serapi Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Zabihi Collection Extraordinary Oversize Malayer Bakhtiari Willow Tree Rug
Located in New York, NY
A phenomenal early 20th century Malayer Bakhtiari rug with a weeping willow tree all over pattern
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Early 20th Century Adirondack Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
1920s Multicolor Ground Garden Panel Design Antique Bakhtiari Knotted Wool Rug
$30,000
W 108 in L 204 in
1920s Multicolor Ground Garden Panel Design Antique Bakhtiari Knotted Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Large Persian Geometric Knotted Rug, Circa Date: 1920s. This exceptional piece showcases
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1920s Tribal Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Zabihi Collection Colorful Garden Box Early 20th Century Senneh Bakhtiari Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th Century Fine Senneh Bakhtiari rug with a compelling all over garden box design
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Early 20th Century Adirondack Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Antique 1890s Saddlebag with Soumak and Bakhtiari Weaves
Located in New York, NY
This antique saddlebag with Soumak and Bakhtiari carpet weaves circa 1890 exhibits a colorful
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1890s Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Persian-Style Bakhtiari Wool Rug in Red and Yellow 62.2 x 43.7 Inches
$2,012Sale Price|20% Off
W 43.71 in L 62.21 in
Persian-Style Bakhtiari Wool Rug in Red and Yellow 62.2 x 43.7 Inches
Located in Lisbon, PT
Charming Persian Bakhtiari style rug, crafted in Turkey with rich red and yellow wool. Inspired
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Early 20th Century Turkish Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool, Cotton
6'8"x19'3" Blue with Yellow Antique Persian Bakhtiari Hand Knotted Pure Wool
$10,500Sale Price|25% Off
W 80 in L 231 in
6'8"x19'3" Blue with Yellow Antique Persian Bakhtiari Hand Knotted Pure Wool
Located in Carlstadt, NJ
Midnight Blue, Colorful, Antique Persian Bakhtiari in an Excellent Condition, Diamond Shape Garden
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Early 1900s Pakistani Medieval Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Materials
Wool
Antique Micro Rug / Tapestry Pattern Beaded Bag with an Enameled Marcasite Frame
$1,250
H 10 in W 7.5 in D 5 in
Antique Micro Rug / Tapestry Pattern Beaded Bag with an Enameled Marcasite Frame
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Persian rugs which display a grid of highly stylized motifs of plants and animals surrounded by a floral
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Marcasite, Enamel
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Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Early 20th Century Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Bakhtiari rug. Contact dealer.
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Antique Persian Bakhtiari rug
Located in Houston, TX
A stylish Bakhtiari rug with a repeating design of Cypress and Willow trees.
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool, Cotton
1890s Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handwoven in Southern Persia, circa 1890. A large-scale village workshop weaving of the Bakhtiari
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1890s Persian Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Pasargad Home Antique Persian Bakhtiari rug 14 ft 7 in x 20 ft 2 in
Located in Port Washington, NY
Breathtaking and quite rare Persian Bakhtiari rug, country of origin / rug type: Persian rug, circa
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1910s Persian Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Pasargad Home Antique Persian Bakhtiari rug 13 ft 8 in x 22 ft 2 in
Located in Port Washington, NY
Breathtaking and quite rare antique Persian Bakhtiari rug, country of origin / rug type: Persian
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1910s Persian Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Bakhtiari carpet. Contact dealer. Excellent condition.
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Early 1900s Persian Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Bakhtiari carpet. Contact dealer. Excellent condition.
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Antique Oversize Persian Bakhtiari Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Bakhtiari carpet. Contact dealer. Excellent condition.
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Tribal Rug with Florals, Trees, Birds
Located in Birmingham, AL
This is an Antique Persian Bahktiari carpet with a beautiful low pile, fine knotting. In wonderful
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Small 1920's Bakhtiari, Garden Design - Tribal Persian Rug - Rust, Brown, & Navy
Unavailable
W 42.13 in L 56.7 in
Small 1920's Bakhtiari, Garden Design - Tribal Persian Rug - Rust, Brown, & Navy
Located in Blacksburg, VA
, Persian rug hand woven by a member of the Bakhtiari tribe. Easily one of the most renown weavers across
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Early 19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Antique Oversize 19th Century Persian Bakhtiari Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Antique 19th century Persian Bakhtiari carpet. Contact dealer. Measures: 22 x 12.9.
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19th Century Persian Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Antique Signed Persian Bakhtiari Heriz, circa 1920
Located in Northridge, CA
Antique signed Persian Bakhtiari Heriz circa 1920 Measures: 8' 7" x 10' 7" Hand-knotted wool
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Early 20th Century Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Decorative Antique Persian Bakhtiari 10' 3" x 14'
Located in Winnetka, IL
Bakhtiari rugs are among the most durable and have a vast array of designs among Persian tribal
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1910s Persian Islamic Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Antique Persian Ziegler Bakhtiari 10' 2" x 14' 8"
Located in Winnetka, IL
Bakhtiari rugs are among the most durable and have a vast array of designs among Persian tribal
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Early 1900s Persian Islamic Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Antique Persian Ziegler Bakhtiari 12' 2" x 14' 4"
Located in Winnetka, IL
Bakhtiari rugs are among the most durable and have a vast array of designs among Persian tribal
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1910s Persian Islamic Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Decorative Antique Persian Bakhtiari 5' 8" x 8' 11"
Located in Winnetka, IL
Bakhtiari rugs are among the most durable and have a vast array of designs among Persian tribal
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1890s Persian Islamic Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Bakhtiari
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scattered orange fond with 3 diamonds, only organic dyes. Scattered repiling, now in very good condition
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Antique Bakhtiari
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An Attractive garden panel Bakhtiari carpet.
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Early 20th Century Persian Other Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool, Cotton
Rare Tree of Life Antique Persian Bakhtiari 8' 3" x 12'
Located in Winnetka, IL
Bakhtiari rugs are among the most durable and have a vast array of designs among Persian tribal
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Early 1900s Persian Islamic Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Paradombeh 'Abusson Style' Antique Persian Bakhtiari 4' 10" x 7' 10"
Located in Winnetka, IL
Bakhtiari rugs are among the most durable and have a vast array of designs among Persian tribal
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1920s Persian Islamic Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Stunning Vase of Life Antique Persian Bakhtiari 4' 10" x 6' 10"
Located in Winnetka, IL
Bakhtiari rugs are among the most durable and have a vast array of designs among Persian tribal
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1920s Persian Islamic Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Rare Tree of Life Antique Persian Bakhtiari 10' 6" x 12' 8"
Located in Winnetka, IL
Bakhtiari rugs are among the most durable and have a vast array of designs among Persian tribal
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Early 1900s Persian Islamic Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Antique Karajeh Bakhtiari Gallery Runner
Located in Northridge, CA
Antique Persian Karajeh Bakhtiari Gallery runner circa 1930. Measures: 4' 5" x 7' 8". Hand
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
"Gabbeh" Bakhtiari Tribe, West Persia, 19th Century
Located in By Appointment Only, CA
either pleases you or it does not. These rugs are thought ot have been used as sleeping rugs, as often
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1880s Persian Tribal Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Masculine Persian Bakhtiari rug circa 1940. Measures: 10'2" x 13'6".
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Early 20th Century Persian Country Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Located in New York, NY
Room size Persian Bakhtiari rug in earth tones.
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61120 Antique Persian Bakhtiari rug, 03'07 x 04'09.
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Early 20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
Fine antique Persian Bakhtiari rug, circa 1890 in good condition. Measures: 4' x 7'3". Beautiful
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Late 19th Century Persian Tribal Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Located in New York, NY
An antique Persian Bakhtiari rug from the early 20th century with a naturally distressed appeal.
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century colorful Persian Bakhtiari rug featuring colorful accents predominantly in
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1920s Persian Country Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Zabihi Collection Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Persian Bakhtiari rug with a large scale repetitive pattern on a brown-red
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Early 20th Century Serapi Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug, Very Unusual
Located in Evanston, IL
Fine antique Persian Bakhtiari rug, circa 1910 in excellent condition. Measures: 2'3" x 3'7
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug, c. 1900
Located in Dublin, NH
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug, c. 1900 The Collection of Dr. Charles Whitfield Additional
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19th Century Persian Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug with Traditional Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76587, antique Persian Bakhtiari rug with traditional modern style. Full of character and highly
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Early 20th Century Persian Modern Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Early 20th Century Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
An absolutely stunning and chic early 20th century Persian Bakhtiari rug with an all-over William
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Early 1900s Persian Bakshaish Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Located in New York, NY
Rendered in a beautifully varied selection of vivid colors, this grand antique Persian Bakhtiari
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19th Century Persian Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Distressed Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
61114 Distressed Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug, 03'03 x 04'07. Balancing traditional design
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Early 20th Century Persian Rustic Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug with Traditional Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76567, antique Persian Bakhtiari rug with traditional modern style. Full of character and highly
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Early 20th Century Persian Jacobean Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug, Most Attractive Design
Located in Evanston, IL
A Stunning Persian Bakhtiari Rug: A Timeless Masterpiece from the 1920s Imagine stepping into a
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug 4'6" x 6’9"
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug 4'6" x 6’9". The generic name for the village rugs of the Chahar
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Early 20th Century Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug with Modern Traditional Style
Located in Dallas, TX
60743, antique Persian Bakhtiari rug with modern traditional style. This hand-knotted wool antique
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Early 20th Century Persian Neoclassical Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug, 4'2" x 6'7" Unusual
Located in Evanston, IL
Unusual Persian Bakhtiari rug. Beautiful and unusual two sade of solid green medallion in the
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1920s Persian Sultanabad Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug with Four Season Garden Design
Located in Dallas, TX
73345 Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug with Four Season Garden Design. Rich jewel tones integrated
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Early 20th Century Persian Mid-Century Modern Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Beautifully Detailed Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug, circa early 20th Century -- The majority of Bakhtiari rugs were
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug with Four Seasons Garden Design
Located in Dallas, TX
integrated with a softened patina, this antique Persian Bakhtiari rug with four seasons garden design
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Early 20th Century Persian Modern Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug with Traditional Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Featuring highly desirable colors and a modern style, this antique Persian Bakhtiari rug embodies a
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Early 20th Century Persian Modern Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Antique Cherry-Red Wool Floral Traditional Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This antique Persian Bakhtiari rug has a bright cherry-red field with polychrome palmette and
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Early 20th Century Persian Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug, Mina Khani Design, Free Shipping
Located in Evanston, IL
Many Persian Bakhtiari rugs are in fact tribal pieces that rely upon a repertoire of abstract
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Early 20th Century Persian Kazak Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Rustic Style Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug with Four Seasons Garden Design
Located in Dallas, TX
73314 Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug with Four Seasons Garden Design 04'11 x 06'07. Rich and vibrant
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Early 20th Century Persian Modern Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Located in Evanston, IL
Fine soft and vegetable dyed wool. The Bakhtiari tribe, based in Chahar Mahaal and Bakhtiari, is
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Located in New York, NY
A late 19th century Persian Bakhtiari antique rug with a bold geometric abstract flowerhead pattern
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19th Century Tribal Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug with Garden Design and Traditional Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Rich jewel tones integrated with a rich patina, this antique Persian Bakhtiari rug features a
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Early 20th Century Persian Modern Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Colorful Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug in Navy Background, Blue, Yellow, Red
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug with charming colors, Rug/11-90214. This antique Bakhtiari rug rug
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Early 20th Century Persian Serapi Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug with Bold Graphic Design in Rich Red 9'11 x 11'7
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 9'11 x 11'7 Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug with Bold Graphic Design in Rich Red 9'11 x
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Early 20th Century Persian Bakshaish Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug with Rich Red, Indigo, and Ivory Tones 10'7 x 13'2
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W 127 in L 158 in
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug with Rich Red, Indigo, and Ivory Tones 10'7 x 13'2
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 10'7 x 13'2 Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug with Rich Red, Indigo, and Ivory Tones 10'7 x
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Early 20th Century Persian Bakshaish Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Wool
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Located in New York, NY
A first quarter 20th century Persian Bakhtiari carpet.
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Early 20th Century Persian Tribal Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
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Handmade Vintage Turkmen Ersari Rug 4.2' x 6.4' 1960s - 1C1177
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This handmade vintage Turkmen Ersari rug from the 1960s is a beautiful example of traditional craftsmanship. Measuring 4.2 feet (129 cm) in width and 6.4 feet (196 cm) in length, thi...
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Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug For Sale on 1stDibs
Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique Persian bakhtiari rug you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An antique Persian bakhtiari rug — often made from fabric, wool and cotton — can elevate any home. Find 298 options for an antique or vintage antique Persian bakhtiari rug now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without an antique Persian bakhtiari rug — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An antique Persian bakhtiari rug made by Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique Persian bakhtiari rug over the years, but those crafted by Mehraban Rugs and Taher Asad-Bakhtiari are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug?
Prices for an antique Persian bakhtiari rug can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $298 and can go as high as $150,000, while the average can fetch as much as $6,658.
Finding the Right Persian-rugs for You
Make a bold statement in a living room or bedroom by incorporating vintage Persian rugs in your home decor.
A Persian carpet lends an aura of prestige to any room, even today. The fascination with Persian rugs dates at least as far back as the 4th century B.C., when historian Xenophon referred to the “soft rugs on which the Persians sit.” For centuries, Iran (modern-day Persia) has been known for the craftsmanship, intricate patterns and artistry of its carpets, which have found their way into households and museums around the world.
Although they have many imitators, real Persian rugs are made only in Iran and are easily recognized by their vibrant colors and elegant patterns.
Traditional, or antique, Persian rugs are what most people identify as “authentic.” Hand-made, they are very durable and, if properly cared for, can be passed down from generation to generation. Modern Persians, on the other hand, are often machine-made. Today’s carpets, Iranian or otherwise, can’t possibly match the level of craftsmanship that prevailed centuries ago, so historical Persian carpets will always be admired and highly valued.
Although the machine-aided production process is much faster and cheaper, the resulting rugs typically do not have the same quality or lifespan as handwoven ones, so traditional options are considered better investments.
To distinguish between the two, look for imperfections. Because traditional Persian rugs are handwoven, you will likely see small flaws on the front and back. With a machine-made imitation, on the other hand, you will probably not find stitching glitches, and the back will have a mesh or plastic covering.
Antique rugs are handmade from the finest materials, including wool, silk or cotton — never synthetic fibers. The fibers used in antique rugs are colored using natural dyes derived from insects and plants and woven into bold designs that reflect Iran’s culture and history. Since Persian tribes traditionally raised and herded sheep, wool was the most common material. The fiber has many advantages: It is fire-resistant and dries much more quickly than cotton. Also, because of its natural elasticity, it is more durable than cotton or silk. Regarded as works of art, Persian rugs can take months or years to complete.
The different types of Persian rugs are named for the cities, villages and regions where they’re made. Kashan rugs, for example, woven in the north-central Iranian city of Kashan, are considered among the finest city rugs, distinguished by curvilinear motifs like palmettos, leaves and arabesques. Nains have high knot counts, an indication of high quality, and generally employ pink, blue and ivory hues, while Tabriz rugs — created by weavers in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabrīz (or Tabriz) — mostly have floral and garden patterns.
When shopping for vintage Persian rugs, you'll want to consider color, size and more — for a history of these rugs and tips on how to style yours, visit our guide to these woven creations today.
Find Tabriz rugs, handmade silk Persian rugs, Persian tribal rugs and other antique and vintage rugs from the world's best furniture dealers on 1stDibs.
Questions About Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a few red flags you should look for in determining if you have an antique Persian rug. Firstly, check the fringe. Fringes on a Persian rug form from the end of warp yarns, and won’t be sewn on the back. Also check the colors. They should be crisp, with no bleeding of the dyes. Shop a collection of authentic Persian rugs from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
NazmiyalMarch 23, 2021The most expensive antique Persian rug ever sold in auction (so far) is $34,000,000. But the vast majority will cost under $100,000.
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