A Pair of Antique Bidjar Bagfaces

Period: Late 19th Century
Origin: Iran
Dimensions: 38 x 38 cm

This rare late 19th century Bidjar bagface pair highlights a powerful and rhythmic composition featuring a magnificent pairing of stylized tigers, smaller animal figures, and anthropomorphic elements anchoring an incredibly striking, tribal field design. This structural balance between the prominent dark-indigo field complete with its dynamic spotted tiger motifs, surrounding floral rosettes, and the complex multi-layered borders reflects the pinnacle of traditional Persian fine craftsmanship world-renowned for its bold iconography, decorative clarity, and majestic graphic presence. Textiles of this antiquity are celebrated for their ability to blend highly expressive tribal design narratives with a striking, figurative abstraction.

The color palette is masterfully balanced featuring a primary deep dark canvas that allows the vibrant touches of saturated madder red, soft ivory, and gentle blue details to step forward dynamically. These rich and enduring tones achieved through the expert application of natural vegetable dyes over 130 years ago exhibit a characteristic gentle patina, soft historic abrash, and an organic textile texture that are hallmarks of the finest late 19th century Persian regional productions. The multi-layered framing borders featuring characteristic polychrome geometric and floral bands create a powerful visual boundary that highlights the superior wool quality and distinctive technical finesse of the weaver.

Structural analysis indicates the use of premium hand-spun wool with a characteristically resilient, tight knotting structure and a supple yet firm handle tailored for refined aesthetic spaces. The exceptional clarity of the intricate geometric outlines, specifically the perfectly balanced symmetry of the pictorial field layout and corresponding tribal borders, definitively distinguishes this antique masterpiece as an authentic late 19th century Persian Bidjar production. Ultimately, this decorative textile pair stands as a premier example of classical Persian art representing a peak in both technical endurance and graphic majesty for global collectors.

Stock No: 1680 – 1681

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