Sleek and sophisticated, this flat-weave panel or runner features a tapestry floral design. This colorful runner brings instant comfort and style to any space.
Measure: 4'9" x 9'8" and measure in the frame 4'2" x 9'7".
A pleasant Botheh design with an ivory color border. The tribal weavers in Malayer were often Turkish and they employed the Turkish knot, Gourde, to weave these creations. The Gourde is a symmetrical knot, as opposed to the asymmetrical knot of many traditionally Persian creations. Additionally, antique Malayer rugs regularly enjoy a low cut pile. Weavers trimmed the pile in order to enhance the appearance of the design.
The Bakhtiari tribe, based in Chahar Mahaal and Bakhtiari, is well-known for their rugs and weavings. They have been weaving rugs exported around the globe since the early 19th century.
The rug contains an interwoven design of shapes and medallions containing fauna and plants from the area that impressed the carpet creator.
All the shapes and colors combine harmoniously to give the carpet the look of a complete composition. The more you view the carpet, the more noticeable it becomes that the creator of this piece spent a lot of time integrating all the elements into one designs and making a statement about harmony. Regardless of the viewing angle you would come away with a different impression of what is represented in the rug
The Bakhtiari tribe, based in Chahar Mahaal and Bakhtiari, is well known for their rugs and weavings. They have been weaving rugs exported around the globe since the early 19th century
Many Persian Bakhtiari rugs are in fact tribal pieces that rely upon a repertoire of abstract geometric and animal motives. But Bakhtiari weavers are also acclaimed for their ability to produce sophisticated medallion all-over, and garden designs of classical Persian inspiration, with an added vitality and boldness.
The wool quality and rich color of the Bakhtiari rug is also notable, whether they utilize an urban or more tribal design idiom.
North West Persian Rugs are straddling the Caucasus mountains, Caspian sea and borders with South Asia. Rugs produced in North West Persia represent a convergence of cultures from the Kazakhs and Khazars to the invading Mughals. The region of N. West Persia includes parts of Iran, Azerbaijan and Armenia.
Here is a remarkable antique Oriental rug an antique tribal runner rug on a grand scale, featuring a very desirable, traditional Kurdish design throughout.
Sarouks also called Sarouks are double-wefted, heavier carpets with a higher knot count than rug from the village of Sultanabad. Fields are often blue or ivory and designs typically feature either large medallions or representations of trees and birds
