Persian Bakhtiyari Rug - 3.10 x 2.00 Connoisseur

Persian Bakhtiyari Rug - 3.10 x 2.00 ConnoisseurBakhtiar carpets are made of strong and sturdy wool. Because of this the carpets named after the nomads of the Bakhtiari tribe, who live in the Sagros mountains near the city of Isfahan are among the most robust of all Persian carpets. They are knotted from thick wool, which reduces their deterioration. It is not as fine and soft as the cork wool of other Persian carpets, but it has a clear advantage in its resistance to everyday stress. Bakhtiar

Because of this the carpets - named after the nomads of the Bakhtiari tribe

Sometimes it is referred to as maki

A wonderful silk carpet from the city of Qum

just southwest of Mashad

It is a central medallion carpet with flowers and vines everywhere

A repeat pattern all-over carpet

The usual Tabriz design is a medallion surrounded by flowers and tendrils

This carpet is breath taking in its beauty and charm

with the outer guard border being a solid dark colour

red guard borders

it is made of wool and is from the city of Tabriz

A delightful and most beautiful carpet from the city of Qum made from silk  The colours and the motifs are what one would expect to see in a spring garden