Rug | |
Type | Antique |
Size | 4'9" X 7' |
Design | Bakhtyar |
Origin | Persian |
Color | Multi |
Pattern | Floral |
Age | 1900's |
Material | Wool |
Condition | Good |
Brief History of Bakhtiari
Rugs
Located
in the southwest of Isfahan, Bakhtiari is in the Zagros Mountains. This
provides an inspirational environment for the making and designing of rugs and
carpets. The word Bakhtiari is composed to two small words; Bakht (luck)
and yar (companion). This originates from when the Persian first migrated
into this region; considering themselves lucky to find these vast lands, they
called their region Batch-yar.
The settlers did what was
most common in these days and created hand woven oriental rugs and carpets to
offer and distribute to the world market that was continually growing.
The majority of Bakhtiari rugs are hand knotted in smaller surrounding
settlements such as Saman, Chehel Shotor and Shalamzar.
Patterns and Designs of the Bakhtiari Rugs
Many of the scenes
originate back to the 18th century, when the Khans started to make
many great palaces and mansions. Surrounding these large buildings in the
Chahar Mahal valley where courtyards and gardens that were considered a symbol
of status and pride. Carrying this symbol, these beautiful gardens gave
the weavers an idea that became a significant theme in the history of rug
manufacturing.
Many of the patterns and
scenes that date back to the 18th century are still an important
base for all the handmade Bakhtiari rugs in these regions. As well as the
themes that stayed fairly constant over the years, the knotting styles are
still continuing to show in the majority of floor coverings that are exported
from Iran.
Please Note: almost all old
and antique rugs are associated with some minor color change (abrash), previous
repair, wavy shapes, possible weak materials, missing line on the borders,
diverse pattern which in a way add to the beauty of these rugs.