Persian Bakhtiyari Rug - 3.11 x 2.18 Gabeh

Persian Bakhtiyari Rug - 3.11 x 2.18 GabehBakhtiar 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

There was production of Persian carpet at Royal workshops in the 17th and early 18th century

The robust carpets have a retilinear design

The style of these Ottoman court rugs

This remarkable overall pattern carpet has a striking botch shapes in the field  The overall impact of this carpet is to create an impression of peace

Interestingly enough

It was made in the city of Bijar

Following their example

with the outer guard border being a solid tan colour

The camel pattern used here is often used as a motif to augur wealth and happiness

Bijar Rugs are amongst the strongest of all Persian weaves and they have earned an international reputation for their high quality

This carpet is a work of genius combining wonderful shades of red and floral colours

which is in central Iran which is not too far from Kashan