Antique Bidjar Area Rug (11' x 17')
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Dimensions: 11'9" x 17'10" (358 cm x 544 cm).
Circa: 1920.
This antique Persian Bidjar rug, circa 1920, is a handmade, one-of-a-kind carpet distinguished by its finely drawn all-over Herati-style pattern and richly layered border system. The red field is enlivened with ivory, charcoal, and soft blue accents, showcasing the dense visual texture and enduring craftsmanship that make Bidjar rugs so admired by collectors. A sophisticated decorative anchor for a living room, dining room, or office.
Faded warm tones of rust, ivory, charcoal, slate, rose, and taupe, with a rust field.
Bidjar is a Kurdish town in northwestern Iran, renowned for producing what are often called the "iron rugs of Persia" — the heaviest, most densely woven and structurally rigid pile rugs in the world. The distinctive construction technique, in which the weft threads are hammered tightly into place during weaving, creates an almost board-like stiffness and an exceptionally dense pile that wears virtually indefinitely.
Bidjar designs include elaborate herati patterns, large floral medallions, and the distinctive "garden" or vase carpet format. Their palette tends toward deep jewel tones — rich madder reds, indigos, and ivory. Bidjar rugs are ideal for high-traffic areas and are among the most durable of all Oriental rugs.
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Buy with confidence: One-of-a-kind rugs, accurately described, 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Free shipping on every order.
Bidjar is a Kurdish town in northwestern Iran, renowned for producing what are often called the "iron rugs of Persia" — the heaviest, most densely woven and structurally rigid pile rugs in the world. The distinctive construction technique, in which the weft threads are hammered tightly into place during weaving, creates an almost board-like stiffness and an exceptionally dense pile that wears virtually indefinitely.
Bidjar designs include elaborate herati patterns, large floral medallions, and the distinctive "garden" or vase carpet format. Their palette tends toward deep jewel tones — rich madder reds, indigos, and ivory. Bidjar rugs are ideal for high-traffic areas and are among the most durable of all Oriental rugs.
Buy with confidence: One-of-a-kind rugs, accurately described, 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Free shipping on every order.
Bidjar is a Kurdish town in northwestern Iran, renowned for producing what are often called the "iron rugs of Persia" — the heaviest, most densely woven and structurally rigid pile rugs in the world. The distinctive construction technique, in which the weft threads are hammered tightly into place during weaving, creates an almost board-like stiffness and an exceptionally dense pile that wears virtually indefinitely.
Bidjar designs include elaborate herati patterns, large floral medallions, and the distinctive "garden" or vase carpet format. Their palette tends toward deep jewel tones — rich madder reds, indigos, and ivory. Bidjar rugs are ideal for high-traffic areas and are among the most durable of all Oriental rugs.
