Persian Bakhtiyari Rug - 3.00x2.00 Gabeh

Persian Bakhtiyari Rug - 3.00x2.00 GabehBakhtiar carpets are made of strong and sturdy wool. Because of this the carpets named after the nomads of the Bakhtiari tribe, who live in the Sagros mountains near the city of Isfahan are among the most robust of all Persian carpets. They are knotted from thick wool, which reduces their deterioration. It is not as fine and soft as the cork wool of other Persian carpets, but it has a clear advantage in its resistance to everyday stress. Bakhtiar

mainly by Afghan Turkmens and Uzbeks

The carpet is made from silk and comes form the city of Qum

In Azerbaijan North west of Iran there is the province of Heriz

Weaving often represents the only source of income for the family

Throughout this area of Iran other small towns including Boroujerd

Symbols were often believed to protect the owner from misfortunes or to bring to the mind of the owner images that would bring happiness or good fortune to him or her

The most striking feature of this carpet are its proportions and shape which sit so well together

creating much elegance style and continuity

Hamadan was once the capital of Persia during the periods of the Seljuks and today is the catchment area for rugs from numerous towns and villages

Qum is one of the most important centers for producing silk

Symbolism in Persian rugs is passed down from generation to generation

tans and greys