Antique Bidjar Rug

Period: Late 19th Century
Origin: Bidjar, Iran
Dimensions: 145 x 215 cm

This rare late 19th century Persian Bidjar rug highlights a powerful and rhythmic botanical composition featuring a magnificent stylized Tree of Life motif anchored within a vibrant madder red field. This structural balance between the upward reaching branches heavily laden with blooming palmettes and geometric floral rosettes—and the surrounding midnight indigo borders reflects the pinnacle of the Bidjar weaving tradition. Known as the “Iron Rugs of Persia,” Bidjar productions of this era are highly sought after by collectors for their extraordinary technical durability and their bold, high contrast interpretations of classical Persian garden themes.

The color palette is masterfully balanced featuring a primary madder red ground that serves as a dramatic canvas for high contrast shifts of indigo blue forest green and soft ivory. 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 Kurdish workshop productions. The inclusion of a wide midnight indigo primary border decorated with a rhythmic sequence of reciprocating herati leaf patterns and floral blossoms creates a precise visual frame that highlights the superior wool quality and the technical finesse of the weavers.

Structural analysis indicates the use of premium hand spun local wool with a characteristically heavy double warped construction and a stiff ultra durable handle. The exceptional clarity of the decorative outlines specifically the sharply rendered geometric branches and the precisely executed internal details of the central palmettes definitively distinguishes this antique masterpiece as an authentic late 19th century Bidjar. Ultimately this rug stands as a premier example of Persian village art representing a peak in both technical endurance and graphic majesty for global collectors.

Stock No: 6009

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