Antique Bidjar Area Rug (11' x 17')
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Dimensions: 11'7" x 17'6" (353 cm x 533 cm).
Circa: 1890.
This antique Persian Bidjar rug, circa 1890, is a handmade, one-of-a-kind carpet distinguished by its dramatic ivory field, architectural prayer-niche composition, and richly detailed central medallion. Deep indigo, rust, and terracotta borders frame the design with dense floral ornament, showcasing the refined drawing and enduring craftsmanship collectors prize in 19th-century Bidjar weaving. An elegant statement piece for a living room, dining room, or office.
Muted warm tones of ivory, rust, indigo, terracotta, navy, camel, and rose, with a ivory 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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