Fine Bakhtiari Persian Rug Emerald Medallion on Indigo, c. 1950s
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ABOUT THIS PIECE
This finely knotted Bakhtiari carpet from the Chahar Mahal weaving district exemplifies the precision and artistry of mid-20th century Persian village workshops. Measuring 304 × 212 cm, it features a stepped octagonal central medallion in soft emerald green, framed by an ivory field and anchored within a deep indigo ground. The design is enriched with stylised shrubs, rosettes, and angular palmettes, each outlined in a warm madder red. Woven with wool pile on a cotton foundation using a single-wefted, symmetrical knot structure, the weave reaches an impressive 45 Raj (≈ 272 KPSI), marking it as an unusually fine example for the type. Colours appear naturally dyed on visual analysis, with indigo blues, madder reds, plant-derived yellow, and over-dyed greens showing soft abrash. In excellent condition with full pile and secure ends, this piece brings refined craftsmanship and bold geometry to contemporary interiors.
The region of Chahar Mahal on the slopes of Mount Zardkuh is famous for producing some of the most unique and hardy village carpets of Persia. Featuring a unique combination of geometric village motifs and elaborate floral designs inspired by motifs of nearby Isfahan, Chahar Mahal rugs are made from sustainably sourced local handspun wool and natural dyes and are famous for their character and individuality.
SPECIFICATIONS
How it sits in your room.
304 × 212 CM (10' × 6'11"), DRAWN TO SCALE WITH TYPICAL AUSTRALIAN FURNITURE SIZES.
A 3-seater sofa along the long side with its front legs on the rug and 42 cm of rug past each arm, a coffee table on the rug. It is not deep enough for armchairs opposite as well.
A 180 × 90 cm table with 61 cm of rug beyond its sides and 62 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 61 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.
