Shahr-e Babak
205 × 138 cm
978 €
Shahr-e Babak
3.150 €
Incl. VAT
223 × 163(3.63 m²)
Hand-knotted
New (0-20 Years)
Iran / Persia
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About This Shahr-e Babak
Where it comes from
This is a Shahr-e Babak rug, also written Shahr-Babak, a village weaving from Kerman province, measuring 223 x 163 cm (7'4" x 5'4"). Afshari tribal weavers work here under the strong influence of the wider Kerman tradition, pairing bold tribal energy with classic Persian motifs such as the Mahi, or fish, lattice. This piece takes that pattern into a field colour rarely seen with it.
What you see
The field is a deep, almost black-blue navy rather than the brick red usually seen with this pattern, and against it a dense diagonal repeat of small floral sprays in salmon and olive seems to vibrate rather than sit still. There is no medallion; the design runs edge to edge, all-over, carrying the eye along its diagonals rather than to a centre. A wide ivory-beige border of stylised florets and chevrons in salmon, cream and pale blue closes the field, taking up roughly a fifth of the rug's width.
How it was made
This is a hand-knotted rug on a cotton warp, its pile hand-spun rather than machine-spun, which gives the surface a faint irregularity and the slight sheen visible in the pink and gold accents. Weavers here use both symmetric and asymmetric knots, and finer pieces such as this one lean toward the asymmetric knot favoured under Kerman influence, which allows tighter, more precise drawing of the small floral sprays. At 381,000 to 440,000 knots per square metre, that precision took months at the loom.
At home
A rug of this size suits a seating area in a living room, or the floor beside a bed, rather than a large dining table. The navy ground holds its own against dark wood furniture, while the salmon and olive sprays lift a paler room without overwhelming it. Underfoot the handspun wool pile is dense and firm, made for daily use; as daylight crosses it, the pink and gold catch and fade in turn.
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.
- 618699
- Size
- 223 × 163 cm (3.63 m²)
- Thickness
- ca. 12 mm
- Knots
- 381,000 – 440,000 / m²
- Craft
- Hand-knotted
- Pile
- Hand-spun Wool
- Warp
- Cotton
- Origin
- Iran / Persia
- Age
- New (0-20 Years)
- Condition
- Perfect★★★★★
- Pattern
- All-Over Pattern
- Weight
- ca. 13 kg
- Stock
- Unique — Only 1
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Questions about this rug
Which room is this rug for?
At 223 × 163 cm (3.63 m²) this is a medium rug. It works in front of a sofa, in front of a bed or in a study. It is too small for a dining table — there you want about 80 cm of clearance so a chair does not tip over the edge when pushed back.
Is this rug hand-knotted?
Yes, knotted by hand — knot by knot on a loom, not machine-made. The density is 381,000 to 440,000 knots per square metre; across 3.63 m² that is roughly 1.4 to 1.6 million 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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Authenticity
Certificate included verifying origin, materials, and craftsmanship.
Ref: 618699
