Antique Bakhtiari Traditional Red and Black Wool Persian Rug with Carnations 12641

Originating from Persia between 1890-1900, this antique traditional Bakhtiari Persian rug features an exceptionally individualistic repetition of distinct floral imagery in rich and varied colourways. Hand knotted in high quality wool, the mirrored guard and innermost borders give dimensionality to the unique black background in this medallion style field design, which respectively emboldens the vibrant variations of red, teal, pink, blue, white, and golden carnation symbols throughout its perfect symmetry. A floral scroll with the same hues in equal finesse complements the textural blue middle border, which in turn frames the portrait with symbolism nodding to the garden of Eden and rejuvenation themes.