Bakhtiari
About this collection
Looking to buy a Bakhtiari rug? Every Bakhtiari here is a genuine hand-knotted, one-of-a-kind piece with the distinctive garden-panel (khesti) design and rich tribal color of west-central Iran. Sold maker-direct by a family of weavers and curators since 1970, shipped free across the U.S. Every product page states the rug’s real origin and age.
New to these rugs? Read our complete guide, or explore the full Rug Encyclopedia. Prefer to see one first? Book a showroom viewing or a live video call.
You can buy authentic hand-knotted Bakhtiari rugs directly from Arteverk — a Houston family of rug makers and curators, selling maker-direct since 1970. Every Bakhtiari rug here is a genuine one-of-a-kind piece, viewable in our Houston showroom or by live video and shipped free across the U.S.
About Bakhtiari Rugs
Bakhtiari rugs are built on the beloved garden-panel grid — compartments of blooming trees and flowers in rich color, from a sturdy Persian tribal tradition.
Read the full Bakhtiari guide →Not sure where to start? Find My Rug
The Lichen Lozenge
The Umber Drift
The Indigo Crest
The Honeyed Psalm
The Olive Bazaar
The Cardamom Atrium
The Sunset Cartouche
The Clove Filigree
The Cardamom Crest
The Saffron Sojourn
The Cardamom Almanac
Common questions about Bakhtiari
Where can I buy an authentic hand-knotted Bakhtiari rug?
From Arteverk — a Houston family of rug makers and curators, maker-direct since 1970, with a showroom, live video walkthroughs and free nationwide shipping. Every Bakhtiari rug we carry is a genuine hand-knotted, one-of-a-kind piece.
Are these Bakhtiari rugs hand-knotted?
Yes — every Bakhtiari rug here is genuinely hand-knotted in wool, tied knot by knot by hand. The construction, origin and age are stated on every product page.
What makes a Bakhtiari rug valuable?
Its hand-knotting, the quality of the wool, the finesse of the weave, its size and its age. Because each is one of a kind, the current price is shown on every rug.
What sizes do Bakhtiari rugs come in?
From small accents through room sizes like 8x10 and 9x12 up to oversize pieces and runners — use the size filter above, or ask us to source a specific size.