Antique Wool Bakhtiari Persian Rug, 146 × 237 cm

At a glance

Origin Iran, format 146 × 237 cm — a Bakhtiari made entirely by hand. The covered area is about 3.46 m² (4.8' × 7.8').

Construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. Construction method: hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 5-7mm.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. Large enough to hold a full seating group.

Colour and appearance

It is catalogued under multicolour. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.

Age

Stated condition: approx. 100 years old.