When you hear the name Bakhtiar, you know you're stepping into something sacred. This rug was created for the one who seeks to own the world through goodness and knowledge. In life, there is greedy desire—but there is also what we call noble desire: the desire for wisdom, the hunger for understanding. This is the kind of longing praised in divine wisdom—the kind found in the best of God’s creation.
Each square in the Bakhtiar rug represents a different branch of knowledge. You’ll find symbols like the Tree of Planets with its tilted branch, representing astronomy. Elsewhere, you’ll see reflections of natural sciences, creatures, angels, jinn, and the armies of the unseen.
This specific motif is called Zarkash, meaning “dense knowledge.” It is rich with symbols, woven with the intention of awakening the mind and soul.
The strength of the earth-colored tones gives the rug grounding power, while the silk infuses it with youth and wealth. It is a perfect companion for the student, scholar, or seeker, offering them energy that sharpens the mind and deepens the spirit.
