7645 Bakhtiari 15 ft x 24 ft (457 x 732)

Bakhtiari rug signed and dated 1886

Bakhtiari rug signed and dated 1886
On the fringe of the central desert in Persia, Kashan has a well-deserved reputation for producing extremely fine quality traditional rugs. During Safavid times Kashan developed a reputation as one of the finest weaving centers of the world. The city is located at the very heart of the central Persian carpet-making region and has given…
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