Shahr-e Babak
205 × 138 cm
978 €
Shahr-e Babak
365 €
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109 × 77(0.84 m²)
Hand-knotted
20-40 Years
Iran / Persia
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About This Shahr-e Babak
Where it comes from
A rug this compact still carries a full medallion composition, and that is the first thing worth knowing about it. It is a village weaving from Shahr-e Babak, a town in Iran's Kerman province where Afshari tribal weavers work under the strong pull of the wider Kerman tradition, and the type is known for exactly this combination: tribal boldness expressed through classically Persian drawing. At 109 x 77 cm (3'7" x 2'6"), it is a small rug asked to do a large rug's job, and it does it.
What you see
The field is a deep navy, calm enough to let the pattern carry. Set into it are two mirrored medallions, stacked one above the other, each resting on its own panel of brick red with a serrated, crown-like crest along the edge — a Ghol Farang shape paired here with the classic four-medallion Chahar Torandj layout, though compressed to two. Around them the ground fills with small florettes and tribal filler motifs, outlined in cream, with mustard, pink, light blue and terracotta scattered through in small, careful touches. Nothing here is oversized; the drawing simply repeats the discipline of the medallions at a smaller scale.
How it was made
That discipline comes from the weavers themselves, working from memory rather than a workshop cartoon, but with Kerman's finer patterning close enough to shape their hand. The wool is hand-spun for the pile, knotted onto a cotton warp, at a density of 128,000 to 160,000 knots per square metre — enough to draw the serrated medallion crests and the small florettes with real clarity, without chasing the glass-smooth uniformity of a city rug. The result is the character the region is known for: rustic in feel, composed in appearance. A 12 mm pile in matte wool holds that balance underfoot as much as on the surface.
At home
A rug this size earns its place in a hallway, by a bedside, or on a small landing where nothing larger would sit comfortably. The navy holds its ground even with little daylight reaching it, while the brick red keeps the eye from settling on it, and the scattered colour gives it something to offer a passing glance rather than a long look. Underfoot it is dense, compact and warm, built to be walked on daily rather than saved for good. Light across it catches the red panels first, then the small florettes, one after another.
Shahr-e Babak rugs come from the ancient city of Shahr-e Babak in Kerman Province, south-central Iran, founded during the Sasanian dynasty. The majority Afshar tribal population brings a Turkic heritage, yet the rugs are knotted with the asymmetrical (Persian) knot, reflecting the strong influence of the Kerman weaving tradition on local production.
Geometric designs with one to three lozenge-shaped medallions reflect influences from Turkmen, Caucasian, Baluch, and Qashqai traditions. Colours range from deep cranberry red and navy to pastels with white-and-gold trim. The blend of nomadic energy and urban construction makes each piece distinctive.
Product Details
- Rug No.
- 550211
- Size
- 109 × 77 cm (0.84 m²)
- Thickness
- ca. 12 mm
- Knots
- 128,000 – 160,000 / m²
- Craft
- Hand-knotted
- Pile
- Hand-spun Wool
- Warp
- Cotton
- Origin
- Iran / Persia
- Age
- 20-40 Years
- Condition
- Perfect★★★★★
- Pattern
- Geometric
- Weight
- ca. 3 kg
- Stock
- Unique — Only 1
Traditional weave
Questions about this rug
Which room is this rug for?
At 109 × 77 cm (0.84 m²) this is a small rug. It works beside a bed, in a reading corner, in front of a fireplace or as a mat by a door. It does not furnish a room; it makes a point in one.
Is this rug hand-knotted?
Yes, knotted by hand — knot by knot on a loom, not machine-made. The density is 128,000 to 160,000 knots per square metre; across 0.84 m² that is roughly 110,000 to 130,000 individual knots, every one of them tied by hand.
How do I care for this rug?
Hand-spun wool still carries its own lanolin, which keeps liquid sitting on the surface for a moment: blot quickly, with clear water and a light cloth, working inwards and without rubbing. Otherwise regular vacuuming along the pile is enough. Turn the rug once or twice a year so light and footfall reach it evenly.
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Certificate included verifying origin, materials, and craftsmanship.
Ref: 550211
