Bidjar 1117

An exceptional early 20th century vintage Persian Bidjar rug, finely handwoven with a striking Herati field design and a central medallion framed by corner spandrels in brilliant white. The rich palette of red, French blue, pink, green, and golden yellow highlights the intricate pattern, creating a piece of remarkable depth and visual energy.

Bidjar rugs, woven by Kurdish village artisans in the mountainous Bidjar region of Northwest Persia, are celebrated worldwide as the 'Iron Rugs of Persia' — a reputation earned through a unique wetting technique applied during weaving that compresses the wool to twice the density of ordinary rugs. The resulting textile is extraordinarily durable, heavy in hand, and resistant to wear in a way no other rug tradition can match. A Bidjar of this early 20th century vintage, with its full pile and vibrant natural dye palette, represents the tradition at its most accomplished.

Dimensions:  5’ 3” x 8’ 1”

Date of Manufacture: 1st Quarter of the 1900s

Place of Origin: Persia (NW Kurdistan)

Material: Wool pile on a wool foundation with vegetable dyes

Condition: Good

SKU: 1117