Celeste Rugs 5'5''x5'5'' Round Aqua Gold Hand Knotted Wool Gabbeh Modern & Contemporary Pictorial Plush Pile Area Rug

This hand knotted Gabbeh rug combines joyful tribal storytelling with striking minimalist composition, creating a piece that feels both ancient and unexpectedly modern. A rich teal blue field provides the backdrop for scattered pictorial motifs including goats, stylized trees, abstract symbols, and small human figures rendered in orange, black, and gold. The spontaneous placement of each motif reflects the freehand creativity central to authentic nomadic Gabbeh weaving. Rather than following rigid symmetry, the composition unfolds naturally across the field, preserving the folk art character that collectors value so highly in genuine tribal rugs. The circular format enhances the rug’s modern appeal while the thick plush wool pile offers luxurious softness and comfort. Hand knotted on a durable cotton foundation, the rug combines artisan craftsmanship with practical durability. Ivory fringe frames the composition beautifully and adds traditional finishing detail that contrasts elegantly against the saturated blue field.

• Exact Size: 5'5"x5'5"
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Aqua, Gold, Black, Orange
• Origin: Iran
• Pile Height: 1 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: CL21183

Handwoven by the Bakhtiari tribes of western Iran, Bakhtiari rugs are celebrated for their vibrant tribal artistry, durable construction, and deep cultural symbolism. Woven using the tribe’s own resilient wool, these rugs are known for their generous pile, robust structure, and exceptional longevity. One of the most iconic Bakhtiari compositions is the khesti or garden design, where the field is divided into individual panels filled with flowering trees, birds, blossoms, and symbolic motifs representing the beauty and abundance of a Persian garden. Other Bakhtiari rugs feature bold medallions and geometric tribal forms rendered in rich earthy palettes of deep red, indigo, ivory, green, and gold. Balancing tribal energy with classical Persian elegance, Bakhtiari rugs possess a strong decorative presence while remaining deeply rooted in nomadic tradition. Today, they continue to be admired worldwide as collectible examples of authentic Persian tribal weaving.