Persian Bakhtiari

Persian BakhtiariBakhtiari carpets are based on a cotton foundation and leverage wool as the main material. The wool can range from dull to extreme glossy and the resultant pile is clipped medium to high. The most popular design is the Kheshti design which consists of a garden field with compartments or squares filled with roses, flowers and tendrils.

hand-woven pile rugs are characterized by an abstract design featuring open colour fields and playful geometry

latch or stepped hook medallions or small animal figures

Since the 15th century

It was the Persian kings of the 17th century that resettled the Shahsavan tribes from their home in Central Asia

birds and trees in tribal motifs as well as geometrical diamonds

These beautifully coloured

it is their distinguishable style that sets Veramin rugs apart from all others

Located near Arak in west-central Iran

are characterised by their unique construction and the quality of wool used

some have a central medallion that resembles a star or hexagon

these textiles were once used as ground cover during communal meals

('Kilim' comes from the Persian word 'gel