This handsome Antique Persian Bakhtiari Runner, woven around 1900, is an excellent example of the robust craftsmanship and bold tribal artistry for which the Bakhtiari weavers of western Persia are renowned. Its balanced geometric composition and rich natural colors make it a versatile and highly decorative runner, ideal for a hallway, gallery, or traditional interior.
The deep midnight-blue field is anchored by a striking procession of alternating ivory and rust-red octagonal medallions, each enclosing stylized geometric motifs and symbolic tribal emblems.
This handsome antique Persian Bakhtiari rug, woven around 1890, is a richly colored and highly decorative example of late 19th-century tribal weaving. It features an elegant allover lattice design filled with alternating floral medallions, rosettes, and stylized blossoms arranged across a deep midnight-blue field.
The repeating motifs are woven in warm shades of madder red, rust, golden yellow, soft green, ivory, and muted blue, creating a lively but well-balanced composition.
Foundation: Cotton foundation with exceptionally fine wool pile
Colors: Deep midnight blue, ivory, salmon, rose, terracotta, soft gold, and delicate sky-blue accents
This is a beautiful antique Persian Laver Kerman rug dating from the early 20th century, woven during the finest period of Kerman production. The rug exhibits the remarkable elegance, refinement, and artistic sophistication that have made Laver Kermans among the most highly regarded Persian carpets.
The field is covered with an allover boteh (paisley) design arranged in orderly rows across a rich midnight-blue ground.
Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug
Size: 4'7" x 5'7"
Origin: Western Persia (Bakhtiari region)
Date: Early 20th Century (circa 1900–1920)
Construction: Hand-knotted wool pile on cotton foundation
This finely woven antique Persian Bakhtiari rug represents a classic and highly decorative example of tribal village weaving from western Iran.
This remarkable and artistic antique rug showcases an ornate, multicolored central design. At the heart of the antique Persian Heriz Serapi rug, a many-petaled flower is surrounded by a 12-pointed stellar shape in light and dark blue. Angular stylized flowers stud the navy form and are echoed across the red medallion that encases it. Four ornaments decorate the corners of the medallion, and floral adornments nestle within each tip. A rust red field, brimming with botanical decorations, extends the medallion’s shape.
The source of this important provenance has been in the village of Sarouk. North of Arak (formerly Sultanabad). Sarouks are known to be of high quality. The pile is usually higher than the average Persian rug and therefore Sarouks are rather heavy and solid rugs, the wool being used is high quality durable wool. "Mohajeran" or "Mahajiran" is the name of a village West of Arak.
Discover the allure of the Kermanshah or Laver Kerman rug, a Southeast Persian treasure that captures a pictorial narrative of the Qajar kingdom. These rugs originate from a rich tradition dating back to the 16th century Safavid dynasty, marking Kerman as a significant Persian rug weaving center, alongside Tabriz and Kashan.
Laver Kirman antique Persian rugs are distinguished by their uniquely soft and delicate color palette, infused with a European elegance.
