Persian Bakhtiari Rug - 5.00x3.35 classic

Persian Bakhtiari Rug - 5.00x3.35 classicBakhtiari carpets are based on a cotton foundation warp with a wool weft usually taken from the herds of the producing tribe. Patterns are usually floral or garden inspired. The Khesti, an established garden motif, is perhaps the most well known rug design. The carpet is divided into individual squares with animals and plants acting as symbols. Another influential design features a decorated field with lattice designs and floral ornaments. The use of

The warp and weft are made of cotton or silk

Historically

the favourite wife of the famous Caliph Haroun-al-Rasheed

and from all-over patterns to very fine floral designs

Isfahani carpets are known for their high quality

This geometric shape carpet has a lovely range of colours that compliment each other

and elaborate medallions

The use of colors varies depending on styles of certain tribes

offering them authentic works of art to enliven and enrich their homes

It has a central medallion shape and the parchment base colour of the field are repeated in the main guard borders

Peter Faeghi has shared this lineage with thousands of Australians

and is the capital of a very important carpet weaving region