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Gordon S. Converse and Co.
57 West Lancaster Ave
Malvern, PA 19355
610.722.9004

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$4,200.00

Vintage Baktiari carpet

This splendid Baktiari woven rug has reds and blues galore, and with its white border the eye is drawn inward to the busier designs. Its been enjoyed in our home for years, but now is for sale. The tribal weaving of the Baktiari tribes includes, among other things, superb rugs woven on wool foundations. Workshop rugs can be distinguished from the tribal pieces by the fact that they were woven on cotton foundations. Those were made in workshops throughout the hundreds of central Persian villages that were once owned by the great Khans of the Baktairi.This example features bold and strong primary colors of reds and blues, measuring about 11" X 16". Among things that young collectors seek and can be confident of getting a good buy on today are oriental carpets. This splendid Baktiari woven rug has been enjoyed in our home for years, but now is for sale. We believe the $2,200.00 price is a steal!! The tribal weaving of the Baktiari tribes includes, amoung other things, superb rugs woven on wool foundations. Workshop rugs can be distinguished from the tribal pieces by the fact that they were woven on cotton foundations. Those were made in workshops throughout the hundreds of central Persian villages that were once owned by the great Khans of the Baktairi.This example features bold and strong primary colors of reds and blues, measuring about 11" X 16". RL*


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