Mir rugs originate from the Arak province of Western Persia. They used to be referred to as 'Seraband' (also spelled Saraband) rugs in the 19th and 20th century but for unknown reasons have more recently been called Mir rugs.

New and exclusive to the Bakhtiyar online store is a carefully collated selection of vintage hand-knotted rugs, hand picked for their quintessential boho-chic style and charming colours.