5’2″ x 9’10” Genuine Persian Bakhtiari Oriental Rug – Gallery Size – Hand Made This Oriental rug is a beautiful 5’2″ x 9’10” Persian Bakthiari. This hand made gallery sized Bakhtiari is 40 years old, in great condition and made with 100% wool. The Bakhtiari tribe are one of the oldest and most famous tribes in Persia. Their villages are situated to the south-east of Isfahan and have been weaving rugs for export since the early 19th century. Based on a cotton foundation these carpets are generally crafted using the wool taken from the tribe’s own herd, therefore the quality and sheen can differ from carpet to carpet depending on the village of origin. Many consider Bakhtiari to be similar to their Lori counterparts, colors used vary but various tones of reds and browns are common as well as ivory with blue very rarely found.