Bakhtiari Lachak Toranj Persian Rug, c. 1940s
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ABOUT THIS PIECE
This striking Bakhtiari Lachak Toranj Persian rug was woven in Chahar Mahal around the 1940s. The rug presents a classical medallion and corner design with a rich crimson field filled with floral sprays, botehs, and scrolling vines. An elegant ivory medallion anchors the composition, framed by four matching spandrels, while the broad border carries rosettes and palmettes that create a strong sense of rhythm. The pile is handspun wool set on a cotton foundation, giving a medium-fine handle that balances durability with clarity of drawing. The palette combines natural dyes such as madder red, indigo, and muted orange with selected early synthetics in the greys, salmon pinks, and pale greens, adding variety without disrupting harmony. In excellent condition, this vintage Persian carpet makes a commanding statement in living or dining settings, blending collectible value with strong decorative appeal.
SPECIFICATIONS
How it sits in your room.
323 × 204 CM (10'7" × 6'8"), DRAWN TO SCALE WITH TYPICAL AUSTRALIAN FURNITURE SIZES.
A 4-seater sofa along the long side with its front legs on the rug and 32 cm of rug past each arm, a coffee table on the rug. It is not deep enough for armchairs opposite as well.
A 120 × 80 cm table with 62 cm of rug beyond its sides and 102 cm past its ends, so the chairs stay on the rug when they are pulled out.
Under the lower part of a king bed with 70 cm of rug showing on each side, so your feet land on it either side of the bed.
Measure the room, or just the area the rug should cover, and we will draw this rug in it to scale.
