Some rugs are beautifully precise. Others let you see the weaver thinking as they go. This 1920s Persian Bakhtiari does exactly that. :-)
Look closely and you'll notice the two ends aren't quite the same, a wonderful reminder that this was woven entirely by hand, not by machine. Little shifts in the composition, subtle design decisions, and the weaver's own personality are stitched into every inch, giving this runner a warmth that simply can't be easily replicated.
The field is filled with an intricate lattice design that gently changes in tone as it travels down the rug, creating a soft ombré effect that gives the piece movement without ever feeling loud. It's the kind of detail you continue to notice long after it's been living in your home.
Woven from vegetable dyed wool in the 1920s, the colors have mellowed into that rich, lived-in palette only time can create. The rug has a healthy low pile, making it wonderfully practical for hallways and everyday living while still offering all the soul and character antique Persian rugs are known for.
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The Rug Rundown…
the wool…the weave…the wear
Size: 4'1 x 11'9
Material: Vegetable-dyed wool on a cotton foundation
Construction: Hand knotted
Origin: Bakhtiari region, Persia (Iran)
Age: 1920s
Design: Allover lattice design with subtle ombré color variation, geometric floral motifs, and multiple guard borders
Condition: Nice antique condition with a healthy low pile, age-appropriate wear, secure sides, and charming asymmetry at the ends that reflects its handmade nature.
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