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Vintage Persian Bakhtiyar Runner c. 1970
310 x 110 cm
£779.00
Pickup available at 105 Eade Road
Usually ready in 24 hours
Produced in Isfahan, Central Iran
100% Kork Wool
Hand-Knotted
FREE delivery
30-day returns
Environmentally sustainable
Durable, washable, repairable
Product Description
Bakhtiyari rugs often have a signature grid of squares pattern covering the field of the rug, with each individual panel containing a different floral pattern, acting as a window into a separate scene, termed "Kheshti" grid (Persian meaning 'bricks/blocks'). This pattern is meant to symbolise the 'Chahar Bagh' (four gardens) which is the classical Persian concept of paradise. Some of the motifs include the Cypress tree (Sarv), the weeping willow tree (Majnoon), the Boteh (paisley), and birds and animals such as stylized nightingales, peacocks, or deer.
These rugs are woven by the Bakhtiari tribes around the city of Shahr-e-Kurd near Isfahan. Later designs of Bakhtiyari rugs have a more floral design called 'Gol Farangi', which is influenced by European Aubusson rugs, after weavers travelled to Europe and experienced other designs.
The best quality Bakhtiyari rugs are known as 'bibi-baft' (meaning 'woven by the grandmother' ). These are woven exclusively by the most experienced female weavers of the tribe. These rugs use the symmetrical Turkish (Ghiordes) double-knot. This ties the wool around two separate warp threads, creating a pile that is resilient to shedding or balding easily.
Materials + Care
The pile of this rug is constructed of hand-spun Ghazni wool, and the weft and warp foundation are also constructed of wool. The dyes used are all 100% natural vegetable dyes, derived from plant, fruit and flower skins such as madder root, indigo, pomegranate skin and walnut shells.
Non-Straight Edges: Some rugs may not have completely straight edges due the handmade-nature of the rugs and rigorous production process of washing, dyeing and trimming. Usually these are not noticeable from eye-height.
Creases: Some rugs may have minor creases due to being folded and stored. These are usually flattened out once they are laid out and in the course of normal foot traffic and vacuuming. You can also flatten creases by applying some water to the crease and applying gentle heat using an iron, indirectly over another cloth.
Colour: The colours and shades may vary slightly due to the lighting when photos are taken. This means that the carpet you receive may look slightly different from the picture. Additionally, carpets naturally have a "light" side and a "dark" side, which is determined by the orientation of the wool pile. This is a characteristic of carpets and should be taken into consideration when choosing a carpet for your space.
Delivery and Returns
Deliveries within the UK are FREE. We endeavour to dispatch orders the same day (if ordered before 12 pm) or the next working day. We deliver all our rugs within mainland UK on a 2-3 working day, tracked service with Royal Mail.
If you're unhappy with your rug, we will happily offer a refund (excluding postage) within 30 days for mainland UK customers, allowing you to shop with confidence and ease. simply contact us and we will guide you through the process.