Bakhtiari / 21003

This Bakhtiari antique rug measures 218 x 356 cm and carries a structured yet expressive layout, with stacked medallions set against a finely worked field and enclosed by a patterned border. Woven in wool, it shows medium distress, with fading, abrash, and areas of surface wear that lend depth to the brown, neutral, white, and cream palette. The composition balances order and movement, while the age-softened finish gives the rug a quiet, tactile presence. Circa 1900 - 1925, it speaks to the enduring character of Bakhtiari weaving. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.