Bacri Animal Carpet – Tassara Edition

This remarkable hand-knotted carpet is a faithful reinterpretation of the historic Bacri Animal Carpet, a celebrated piece housed in the Tassara Foundation Collection in Brescia, Italy. The original design is renowned for its dynamic animal figures, symbolic storytelling, and richly layered composition—hallmarks of classical Persian and Anatolian weaving traditions.

Design Features

• A lively field filled with stylized animal motifs, echoing the narrative energy of the original Bacri masterpiece

• Balanced geometric borders that frame the central action with harmony and symmetry

• A traditional palette featuring deep reds, navy blues, earth tones, and soft ivory highlights

• Strong, crisp detailing that brings the animals and symbolic elements to life

Craftsmanship

This contemporary reproduction is woven in Northern Afghanistan by highly skilled tribal artisans using:

• Hand-spun Ghazni wool for a robust, naturally lustrous pile

• Traditional hand-knotting techniques preserved through generations

The result is a warm, richly textured rug that honors both the artistry and the cultural legacy of the original Bacri piece.

Cultural Background

The Bacri Animal Carpet belongs to a rare group of narrative weavings that blend mythology, animals, and symbolic storytelling. Such carpets were highly valued across Europe and the Middle East and often held in private collections or displayed in palatial residences. The Tassara Foundation, known for its exceptional textile holdings, preserves the original masterpiece in Brescia, Italy.

Reference to the Original

This rug is inspired directly by the Bacri Animal Carpet in the Tassara Foundation Collection (Brescia, Italy).