The Bakhtiar is a field rug divided into compartments. The entire surface is divided into squares, diamonds, or octagons, and each compartment features its own design: this composition is often called a Persian garden.

Where does the Bakhtiar rug come from?

The Bakhtiar, or Bakhtiari, are an ancient nomadic people of Lori descent, settled in the central part of the Zagros Mountains in Iran. Today, largely settled or semi-nomadic, they continue to weave according to their repertoire, one of the most recognizable of the Persian rugs.

How do you recognize a Bakhtiar rug?

The compartmentalized field is the first sign. Each compartment most often contains a stylized plant motif, such as a tree, flowering bush, or branch. The knot is symmetrical, and the wool is thick and sturdy. The colors are bold rather than blended: the repertoire features blue, red, yellow, and green, and almost all our Bakhtiars are predominantly red.

In which room and what size?

Our Bakhtiars come in two sizes. Around 205 × 160 cm is the most recommended size for a living room: placed five centimeters in front of the sofa, it leaves the floor visible all around. Over 350 cm long, it is a size for a dining room or very large living room; the wider ones, 280 and 300 cm, leave the chairs on the rug once pushed back. The compartmentalized design is clearly visible from afar, which highlights it on a large surface.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Bakhtiar a city or tribal rug?

Both coexist. Some pieces are knotted in villages with a regularity close to that of a workshop, while others retain the irregularities of tribal weaving. The price reflects the fineness of the knotting.

Bakhtiar or Bakhtiari?

Both spellings refer to the same people and the same rugs. You will also find Bakhtyari in some books.

All our Bakhtiar rugs are unique pieces, sold with their certificate of origin. See also our Gashgaï rugs, another major Iranian tribal family, and our Bidjar rugs.