7 x 10 - Red Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Rug - 71962

71962 Vintage Persian Bakhtiari Rug, 07'03 x 10'04.

The Collector’s Bloom: Rare Bakhtiari Carpet with Ornamental Prestige

Behold a majestic composition of Persian artistry—this hand-knotted wool vintage Bakhtiari rug is a triumph of ornamental symmetry and regal elegance. At its core rests a grand central medallion, its scalloped edges unfurling like the petals of a celestial bloom. Anchored by palmette pendants and crowned with meticulously drawn botanical motifs, this central focal point radiates a sense of imperial opulence. The rich chromatic palette—featuring deep garnet, rose madder, and sapphire blue—evokes the refined tastes of 19th-century Persian aristocracy, conjuring scenes of lavish courtly salons and winter palaces.

Framing the medallion is a field alive with verdant exuberance—an intricately orchestrated dance of scrolling vinery, serrated leaves, and stylized blossoms that echo the spirit of Edenic gardens. The corner spandrels mirror the grandeur of the medallion with refined continuity, reinforcing the rug’s architectural elegance and compositional poise. In every tendril and palmette, one finds the botanical language of paradise—lush, lyrical, and richly symbolic.

Surrounding the opulent interior is a magnificent floral and bird border, where avian figures and meandering vines create a luxurious woodland tableau. This border, accentuated by finely wrought guard bands, not only anchors the composition but serves as a frame of nobility—elevating the work into the realm of collectible art. With its dual embrace of movement and containment, the rug evokes a timeless sophistication that commands attention in any haute interior.

More than a floor covering, this Bakhtiari masterpiece is an heirloom of Persian cultural heritage—an objet d’art woven in wool and woven with meaning. It invites one not just to admire, but to step into a narrative of refined living, to inhabit a space where heritage and exclusivity coexist. For those curating their homes with discerning elegance, this is more than a rug—it is a legacy, a conversation piece, and a sanctuary of splendor underfoot.

• Rendered in variegated shades of red, pink, beige, blue, green, gold, and tan with other accent colors.
• Abrash.
• Hand-knotted wool.
• Made in Persia (Iran).
• Measures: 07'03 X 10'04.
• Date: 1960's. Mid-20th Century.