Bakhtiari rugs, Bakhtiari carpets

Bakhtiar is the name given to two types of Persian rug: firstly, those made by nomads in the Zagros mountains west of Isfahan and secondly and more importantly to the rugs made by settled villagers in the area. Few nomadic Bakhtiar rugs come on to the market. The village rugs are commoner, they are made in several dozen mountain villages whose inhabitants are of Turkish, Persian or Armenian origin. They are mostly sold in the Isfahan bazaar. The main villages are Ben, Ghaveh, Rokh, Baba, Heydar, Harun, Samun, Sefid, Dasht, Chaleshotor, and Shalamzar.

Most Bakhtiari rugs are made in medium to large sizes - 2 by 3 metres in commonest, though much larger sizes are found. The two commonest designs are the medallion design and the so-called "garden design" where the field is divided into square compartments each containing a different floral design. Most of the colours are from locally produced vegetable dyes, resulting in a very harmonious effect.

Oriental Rugs Online carries a large and varied range of top quality Persian rugs, including large Persian carpets. If you're looking for a particular type of rug, try our glossary page and if you still can't find it, please contact us. We have access to huge warehouse stocks and will be happy to help.
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