SOLD Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Rug

Origin: Chaharmahal and Bakhtiari Province, Iran. Probably from the town of Saman or nearby area.

Age: 1970-80, 45-55 years old

Design: One of the most iconic Bakhtiari designs, inspired by Persian walled gardens. The design is called "khesti," meaning bricks or tiles in Farsi, and refers to the checkered pattern. It is often referred to as garden or panel design in English. The square panels are filled with plant and floral designs, mirroring the symmetrical and compartmentalized layout one would find in a walled garden in Iran. Willow trees, tree of life, cypress trees, flowering vases, and other abstract floral motifs fill each square. The border features a meandering vine of blossoms and palmettes that look like beehives.

Colors: Many shades of red, pink, yellow, green, indigo, blue/gray, orange, ivory, brown, gray, black.

Foundation: Cotton warp and double cotton weft. A very thick foundation that can handle heavy foot traffic.

Pile: Uniform densely packed wool pile of medium depth.

Size: 4 feet 10 inches by 8 feet

Knotting: Symmetrical

Condition: Very good condition with minimal signs of wear, freshly washed.