Rust, Ivory 7x10 Bakhtiari Floral Medallion Vegetable Dye Traditional Hand Knotted Wool Oriental Area Rug

In remarkable vintage condition and fully ready for use, this hand knotted wool Persian Bakhtiari rug from Iran showcases the bold decorative intensity and layered floral artistry for which Bakhtiari weaving is celebrated. The deep midnight blue field is densely filled with scrolling floral vines, botanical motifs, and decorative palmettes in rust red, ivory, brown, and warm coral tones, creating a richly textured all-over composition with extraordinary visual depth. At the center rests a dramatic lobed medallion composed of alternating navy and rust layers surrounding a pointed ivory inner medallion accented by a delicate star rosette core. The surrounding floral lattice continues seamlessly around the medallion, preserving the continuous decorative movement that defines the rug’s richly ornamented surface. An ivory main border filled with bold floral heads and flowing vine motifs in navy, rust, and brown creates striking contrast against the darker field, while narrow red and navy guard stripes complete the architectural framing. Hand knotted with a full luxurious wool pile, the rug possesses excellent density, warmth, and durability. Vegetable dyes produce remarkable richness in the rust tones and exceptional depth in the midnight blue field, preserving the authentic beauty and timeless decorative power of this vintage Persian Bakhtiari rug.

• Exact Size: 7x10
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Rust, Ivory, Midnight Blue, Orange, Brown, Chocolate, Teal, Multi,
• Origin: Iran
• Pile Height: 0.5 inch
• Condition: Pre-Owned
• Condition Description: Vintage in mint condition
• Rug#: AOR21240

Story Behind the Art: Bakhtiari rugs originate from the Bakhtiari region of western Iran where tribal artisans have preserved centuries of weaving tradition through bold geometric artistry and richly symbolic design. One of their most recognizable characteristics is the famous garden panel or khesti layout in which the field is divided into compartments filled with flowering trees, plants, birds, and botanical motifs inspired by Persian gardens. Other Bakhtiari rugs feature large floral medallions surrounded by stylized vines, leaves, and palmettes woven in dramatic shades of deep red, navy blue, ivory, and earthy greens. Crafted using durable wool on strong cotton foundations with medium to full pile construction, Bakhtiari rugs are celebrated for both their decorative warmth and exceptional longevity. Vegetable dyes used in antique examples create remarkable tonal depth and rich coloration that continue to make vintage Bakhtiari rugs highly sought after by collectors and designers alike.