Antique Bidjar Rug

Period: Late 19th Century
Origin: Bidjar, Iran
Dimensions: 110 x 165 cm

This rare late 19th century Persian Bidjar rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic floral composition featuring a monumental, stepped diamond medallion in madder red and sapphire blue anchored within a dense, saturated midnight indigo field. This structural balance between the triple nested central medallion and the surrounding “Herati” (water lily and leaf) lattice reflects the pinnacle of the Kurdish weaving tradition from the town of Bidjar in Northwest Persia. Rugs of this antiquity and technical caliber are world renowned as the “Iron Rugs of Persia” due to their exceptionally heavy construction and the legendary durability of their wet pounded wool.

The color palette is masterfully balanced, featuring a primary midnight indigo field that serves as a dramatic canvas for high contrast shifts of madder red, turquoise, and soft rose. These rich and enduring tones, achieved through the expert application of natural dyes over 130 years ago, exhibit a chromatic strength and a saturated depth that are hallmarks of the finest late 19th century workshop productions. The inclusion of a wide, multi layered border system anchored by a primary border containing a rhythmic sequence of reciprocating floral rosettes and stylized “turtle” motifs creates a precise visual frame that highlights the superior wool quality and the distinctive technical finesse of the weavers.

Structural analysis indicates the use of premium hand spun local wool with a characteristically thick, extremely dense pile and a firm, substantial handle. The exceptional clarity of the angular outlines specifically the serrated edges of the central medallion and the precisely executed floral guard borders definitively distinguishes this antique masterpiece as an authentic late 19th century Bidjar. Ultimately, this rug stands as a premier example of Persian textile art, representing a peak in both technical endurance and graphic majesty for global collectors.

Stock No: 5946

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