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79169 Distressed Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug, 07'00 x 10'06. Woven in the heart of the Zagros Mountains by the nomadic Bakhtiari tribes, this hand knotted wool distressed antique Persian Bakhtiari rug is a resplendent example of storytelling through wool and dye. Anchored by a richly ornamented cusped diamond medallion, the Bakhtiari rug radiates outward in a mesmerizing interplay of symmetry and spontaneity, echoing the sacred geometries of Persian art. Its composition is not merely decorative—it is an unfolding tale of legacy, endurance, and artistic devotion passed down through generations.
The field is alive with motion, a garden of stylized flora and symbolic emblems unfurling across a deep earthy brown background. Botanical motifs, with their curled leaves, blossoms, and palmettes, emerge and retreat like shifting memories. Vivid cobalt blue spandrels lend a regal contrast, framing the central medallion with bursts of indigo vitality, while subtle abrashed transitions offer a painterly texture that evokes the weaver’s hand at work beneath the loom.
Every thread in this masterpiece whispers with time’s passage. The floral and acanthus scroll border that frames the composition dances in rhythmic precision, with rosettes and leaves in bloom perpetually, as if resisting the inevitability of time. The outer guard bands offer gentle containment—like fences enclosing a treasured garden—filled with symbolism of life, eternity, and nature’s abundance. This frame of ornamentation was crafted not only to protect the interior pattern but to enhance it, like poetry encased in a gilded frame.
To walk upon this woven wonder is to step into a chapter of Persian history, where artistry and daily life were seamlessly intertwined. Once laid upon the floor of a tribal chief’s tent or an ancestral home, it now stands as a testament to the enduring beauty of handmade tradition. This antique Bakhtiari rug is not only an object of decor but a lyrical relic of craftsmanship—a soulful composition that turns every glance into reverie and every room into a space of whispered heritage.
Distressed. Age Wear.
Abrash.
Hand knotted wool.
Made in Iran.
Measures: 07'00 x 10'06.
Pile Height: 0.36 of an inch.
Date: 1920's. Early 20th Century.
- Dimensions:Width: 84 in (213.36 cm)Length: 126 in (320.04 cm)
- Style:Aesthetic Movement (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Knotted
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1920-1929
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash. Desirable Age Wear. Antique Wash.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 79169 Distressed Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug, 07'00 x 10'061stDibs: LU942944523162
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