Bakhtiari / 18210

This Bakhtiari antique rug measures 356 x 498 cm and unfolds in a compact yet intricate field of floral and geometric ornament, rendered in deep navy, rust, ivory, and slate blue. The border language is assertive and rhythmic, with repeating star-like motifs and finely structured guard bands that frame the composition. Light, even wear has softened the surface and given the wool a lived-in sheen, while the drawing remains distinctly legible. Circa 1925 - 1945, it reflects the grounded character and decorative precision often found in Bakhtiari weaving. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.