Bakhtiari / 21471

Bakhtiari antique rug, 356 x 599 cm, woven in wool with a nuanced palette of brown, green, ivory, rust, and washed blue. The central field carries an allover lattice of stylised leaf motifs, punctuated by small floral details and enclosed by a pale border worked with scrolling garden forms. The drawing remains clear, yet the medium wear and softened areas lend the surface an easy, timeworn character. Circa 1930 - 1950, this Bakhtiari balances structure and ornament with the quiet depth that develops only through age and use. The softened surface retains a quiet, tactile character shaped by time.