A charming antique Persian Bakhtiari rug featuring an ivory field filled with an all-over floral pattern of stylized blossoms, serrated leaves, and flowering vinery. The design displays the bold village character for which Bakhtiari rugs are admired, with rich shades of madder red, deep blue, olive green, ivory, and soft pink creating a warm and attractive color palette.
The field is framed by multiple geometric floral borders rendered in contrasting reds and blues, providing excellent definition and visual balance. While similar in concept to finer ivory-ground Bakhtiari examples, this rug possesses a more rustic drawing and simpler execution, reflecting its authentic village origin and practical weaving tradition.
The wool is good quality and the colors remain bright and appealing, although the weaving is not as refined and the drawing not as sophisticated as the better Bakhtiari examples. Nevertheless, the rug retains considerable decorative charm and displays the honest character and craftsmanship associated with early twentieth-century Persian village weaving.
Preserved in good antique condition with visible age and use, the rug offers an attractive combination of color, pattern, and authenticity. Its cheerful ivory field and floral design make it particularly suitable for collectors and decorators seeking an antique Persian rug with strong visual appeal at an accessible price level.
Good Antique Condition
