Late 20th Century Bidjar Rug

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4’ 5” x 9’ 3” Late 19th century Persian Bidjar in a medallion geometric pattern. The rug has an open … Read more 4’ 5” x 9’ 3” Late 19th century Persian Bidjar in a medallion geometric pattern. The rug has an open field design set on a rich carnelian red background with the central medallion in navy blue with a Herati pattern. A symmetric small medallion with a fantastic design set in a robin’s egg blue background with designs in pink, yellow, and red add to the uniqueness of the design. The corner spandrels have the same color palette and design as the central medallion. The field is beautifully framed with an abrash robin’s egg blue border with designs in green, yellow, pink. The Bidjar rugs are renowned for their very tight, high knot count, great designs and finally wonderful colors and this rug is no exception. They are so tightly woven that they are often referred to as “The Iron Rugs of Persia”!

Dimensions: 4’ 5” x 9’ 3”
Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s
Place of Origin: Persia
Material: Wool pile on a cotton foundation with vegetable dyes
Condition: Wear consistent with age and use See less