11 x 15 Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug 71802

71802 Antique Persian Bakhtiari Rug, 11'06 x 15'06.

Woven with the soul of the Zagros Mountains and the enduring spirit of the Bakhtiari tribes, this hand-knotted wool antique Persian Bakhtiari rug is a majestic tableau of tradition and artistry. Each knot carries the rhythm of nomadic hands, echoing tales of migration, nature, and resilience. The field unfolds as a Garden of Paradise, rendered in the cherished Khesti or panel design—a sacred grid of life where each compartment blooms with symbolic beauty, a reflection of the weaver’s intimate dialogue with the earth and heavens.

The garden layout reveals an intricate mosaic of individual vignettes: stylized cypress trees stand tall, symbols of immortality, while flowering shrubs and blossoms—tulips, rosettes, and lotus—evoke themes of rebirth, beauty, and the fleeting passage of seasons. These panels, in shades of rich burgundy, midnight indigo, and ivory, shimmer against a dark, fertile ground, like windows into the ever-turning cycle of life. Each panel is a world of its own, yet collectively they sing a harmonious ode to nature’s bounty, resilience, and grace.

Encircling this orchard of dreams is a resplendent Herati border, where abstracted blossoms and leaf motifs meander in an eternal procession. The border’s rhythmic flow frames the field with balance and completeness, echoing ancient Persian notions of cosmic order and paradise on earth. The palette—deep with earthy reds, celestial navy blues, and creamy neutrals—retains its vibrancy despite the passage of time, revealing the enduring quality of the wool and dyes carefully selected by master artisans.

This antique Bakhtiari rug is not merely a textile but a visual symphony of tribal identity and artistic expression. It invites the beholder to step into a realm where nature is sacred, and craftsmanship is a profound act of storytelling. A piece of history imbued with poetic symbolism, it holds within its borders a timeless connection to the land and the people who wove their hopes, memories, and dreams into its threads.

• Abrash.
• Hand-knotted wool.
• Made in Persia (Iran).
• Measures: 11’06 x 15’06.
• Date: 1910's. Early 20th Century.