Bakhtiari Rugs
Bakhtiari rugs are named for the Bakhtiari tribe, one of the most ancient and well known of the Persian tribes. The Bakhtiari remained nomadic until the beginning of the 19th century when they settled in the Zagros region of the Chahar-Mahal area, known for its excellent and luxurious wool. The majority of traditional rugs are now woven in Shahr-Kurd,the center of the Bakhtiari weaving area located just southeast of Isfahan. The Bakhtiari people call their best traditional rugs Bibibaff which literally means that they were knotted by old women, or grandmothers weave. Bibi means woman and baff means to knot. The most experienced weaver in the family produced the finest work. The Turkish knot is the one used here ranging from very coarse to medium fine. The Bakhtiari weavers of traditional rugs are known for their artistry and their excellent skills.
Two fabulous examples of the Bakhtiari Rugs
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Josheghan, or Maymeh, Persian rugs are hand-woven in Josheghan, a small village north of Isfahan.Josheghan rugs usually have a main diamond-shaped medallion embedded in a series of ever-larger ones. The primary color is a rich burgundy accented with tones of blue, green and ivory. |
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Bakhtiari Persian rugs are hand-woven by the people of the Bakhtiari tribe in the Chahar Mahal region.Bakhtiari rugs generally have a checker board or garden pattern decorated with trees-of-life, birds, flowers and animals. The images can be realistic or abstract.Most Bakhtiari rugs are woven using a Turkish knot, but some of the floral patterns made in Shahr Kurd use the Persian one. These rugs feature long medallions similar to an earlier Isfahan style.Bakhtiari color schemes feature shades of brown, rust, ochre, green, beige, dark blue and red. |
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