Vintage Palas Bidjar Persian Square Kilim, Brown Stripes - Rug & Kilim

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This vintage 6x6 Persian kilim is a mid-century Palas Bidjar tribal square rug, handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960.

On the … Read more This vintage 6x6 Persian kilim is a mid-century Palas Bidjar tribal square rug, handwoven in wool circa 1950-1960.

On the Design:

This vintage Persian square kilim presents the apotheosis of minimalist textile architecture through vertical striping of breathtaking sophistication and earthy chromatic discipline.

Each stripe maintains individual character through subtle tonal variations that demonstrate the mastery characteristic of Palas Bidjar tribal workshops.

The monochromatic palette achieves extraordinary sophistication through subtle tonal variations within the earth spectrum—warm taupe, cool mushroom, gray, deep umber, and blue create depth through graduated chromatic progression rather than contrasting intensity.

This restricted vocabulary transforms simple linear repetition into meditation on light, shadow, and architectural space. Most compelling is the kilim's ability to function as both neutral backdrop and dynamic focal point depending on surrounding context.

The earth-tone palette provides warmth without overwhelming adjacent elements, while the stripe rhythm adds directional energy ideal for activating rectangular spaces.

Condition:

This mid-century Persian Palas Bidjar Square Kilim further enjoys good condition for its age and origin, and is ready for the floor. See less