Celeste Rugs 6'8''x10'2'' Ivory Chocolate Hand Knotted Wool Chahar Mahal Bakhtiari Traditional Pictorial Tree of life Vintage Vegetable Dyes Area Rug

Built around the symbolic Tree of Life composition, this vintage hand knotted Char Mahal Bakhtiari carpet from west central Iran combines tribal artistry with powerful visual storytelling. Rising vertically through the ivory field is a branching botanical structure surrounded by birds, floral forms, and tribal animal motifs rendered in maroon, teal, navy, rust, chocolate, rose, and blue. The unusually pale ivory field distinguishes this piece from many darker Bakhtiari rugs and allows every surrounding motif to stand out with remarkable clarity and contrast. The composition feels both highly decorative and deeply symbolic, reflecting the ancient Persian association between the Tree of Life and themes of growth, continuity, and renewal. A deep maroon border filled with geometric floral cartouches frames the composition strongly and balances the brightness of the field beautifully. Vegetable dyed wool enriches the entire palette with warmth, softness, and natural tonal variation developed gracefully through time. Preserved in mint condition with full pile intact, this carpet offers exceptional tribal artistry and collector level Persian craftsmanship.

• Exact Size: 6'8"x10'2"
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Ivory, Chocolate, Navy, Maroon, Rose, Rust, Blue, Teal, Peach
• Origin: Iran
• Pile Height: 0.5 inch
• Condition: Pre-Owned
• Condition Description: Vintage in mint condition
• Rug#: CL21223

Hand knotted rugs are among the finest and most labor intensive textiles produced in the world. Crafted entirely by hand on traditional looms, each rug is created by individually tying thousands or even millions of knots into a foundation of cotton, wool, or silk. The process may take months or years depending on the rug’s size, complexity, and knot density. Every knot contributes to the rug’s strength, detail, and artistic character, making hand knotted rugs vastly different from machine made alternatives in both quality and longevity. These rugs are admired not only for their durability but also for their individuality, as slight variations within the weaving process reflect the human craftsmanship behind each piece. Combining artistry, tradition, and practical function, hand knotted rugs remain timeless investments capable of lasting for generations.