Galerie Shabab Collection Mid-20th Century Persian Pictorial Bakhtiari Tribal Gallery Rug

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This mid-20th-century Persian Pictorial Bakhtiari tribal gallery rug presents a vivid narrative composition arranged vertically across an ivory field. Stylized … Read more This mid-20th-century Persian Pictorial Bakhtiari tribal gallery rug presents a vivid narrative composition arranged vertically across an ivory field. Stylized human figures appear in formal dress, accompanied by animals, geometric emblems, and architectural or symbolic devices that give the rug a distinctly storytelling character. Deep red, rust, charcoal, brown, ivory, muted grey, and touches of orange create a bold and expressive palette. The figures are organized in stacked groups, producing a strong sense of rhythm along the elongated format, while smaller motifs fill the surrounding spaces with additional visual interest. A broad red border frames the scene with repeating geometric and tribal symbols arranged within compartmentalized sections. Characteristic of Bakhtiari weaving, the rug combines figurative imagery, strong color, and village-inspired geometry in a highly individual composition. Its unusual pictorial design makes it an especially distinctive decorative piece for eclectic, traditional, or collector-focused interiors.

Measures: 4' 10" x 12' 6" See less