61416 Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Rug, 10'07 x 12'11.
The Gates of Paradise: A Treasured Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Masterpiece
Behold a symphony of color, geometry, and heritage — a rare and resplendent hand-knotted vintage Persian Bakhtiari rug, meticulously woven in wool by master artisans of the Zagros Mountains. This exceptional piece is a living manuscript of tribal memory, its intricate garden panel design unfolding like a poetic ode to paradise. Each compartment whispers the symbolic language of the natural world — cypress trees of endurance, blossoming rosettes of divine beauty, and lattice-like vines of cosmic order — all arranged in an architecture that mirrors the Persian chahar bagh, or four-fold garden. It is not merely a rug; it is a woven worldview.
Bathed in a regal palette of crimson, sapphire, ivory, and earthy umber, this carpet exudes cultivated strength and confident sophistication. The deliberate arrangement of botanical emblems within each cartouche, interspersed with architectural motifs and stylized shrubs, evokes the visual rhythm of Persian miniatures — as though a garden bloomed eternally in warp and weft. The ivory border bursts with exuberant foliage and carnation meanders, framing the garden within like the walls of a royal estate. The precision of design is matched only by the vibrancy of its spirit, each thread carrying the pulse of centuries-old tradition.
The artistry of the Bakhtiari tribe — known for their independence, cultural richness, and deep-rooted reverence for nature — is fully realized in this rarefied creation. Woven during the early to mid-20th century, this heirloom-quality piece exemplifies the prestige of Bakhtiari weaving at its peak, a time when individual looms still told personal, mythic stories. Its durability, high wool luster, and luxurious density ensure that this rug was not merely made for use, but for legacy — a symbol of refinement, power, and taste passed from generation to generation.
For the connoisseur of rarity and timeless beauty, this vintage Persian Bakhtiari rug offers more than prestige — it offers permanence. A conversation piece for the cultivated home, a centerpiece for the library of a scholar, or a grounding force in a gallery-worthy interior, this rug is an irreplaceable testament to cultural continuity and artistic excellence. Its scarcity on the market and depth of symbology make it not just a furnishing, but a privileged acquisition — an exclusive entry into the eternal garden of Persian design.
- Abrash.
- Hand knotted wool.
- Made in Iran.
- Measures: 10'07 x 12'11.
- Pile Height: 0.36 of an inch.
- Date: 1940's. Mid-20th Century.
