Catalina Rug

A Masterpiece from the Bakhtiari tribe, one of the oldest Persian tribes.

What’s special about Bakhtiari is they were a nomadic tribe that settled down in the Bakhtiari regino.

Read more about the Bakhtiari Tribe history here. 

In this antique-grade Bakhtiari rug, you can find many unique floral and geometric motifs. Many types of flowers are found in the beige field. Red frame contrasts with yellow borders, which complement its center medallion. Creating a visual depth of field that’s absolutely stunning.

This large Bakhtiari took almost 9 years of knotting time to make. Knot density of 289 kpsi and the high pile of ½” – ⅝” inch make this Bakhtiari rug a great pleasure to walk on. Cloud-like feeling and smooth to touch. Made with 100% premium wool pile with all-natural dyes.

This Bakhtiari is aged 80-100 years old and still in excellent condition as new. It is likely to last generations if it’s well looked after.

Story: Rise of the Phoenix

Every 500 years, the Phoenix is reborn. From the ashes, the Phoenix rises and soars high into the sky with bursting flame. When the Phoenix spreads its wings, life returns to the earth. All flowers bloom and life flourish once again.

The phoenix, thus, represents immortality. And In the center of this Bakhtiari, you can see the bursting flame with red surrounded by yellow and orange flame outlines. 

What follows immediately are all sorts of floral patterns in the field, symbolising the rebirth of the life forms and earth. The red frame represents fire.

The alternating black and white motifs represent the cycle of death and rebirth, which is the meaning of fire in the Phoenix immolation every 500 years. Everything is captured perfectly in this antique and lasting Bakhtiari rug.