Antique Pair of Bidjar Runner

Period: Late 19th Century
Origin: Northwest Iran
Dimensions: 105 x 615 cm

This rare late 19th century pair of Persian Bidjar runners highlights a powerful and rhythmic floral composition featuring a luminous camel toned field densely populated with a vertical sequence of delicate flowering trees and botanical sprays. This structural balance between the warm, natural ground and the finely detailed floral verticality reflects the pinnacle of the Bidjar weaving tradition, often referred to as the “Iron Rugs of Persia” due to their extraordinary durability and heavy, double warped construction. Bidjar runners of this period are world renowned for their sophisticated “city” aesthetic combined with a rugged technical strength that allows them to maintain their graphic clarity over a century of use.

The color palette is masterfully balanced featuring a primary camel or tan ground that serves as a dramatic canvas for high contrast shifts of midnight indigo, madder red, and soft rose. These rich and enduring tones achieved through the expert application of natural dyes exhibit a chromatic strength and a saturated depth that are hallmarks of the finest late 19th century Northwest Persian productions. The inclusion of a wide midnight indigo primary border decorated with a rhythmic sequence of vibrant pink roses and scrolling green foliage creates a precise visual frame that highlights the superior wool quality and distinctive technical finesse of the master weavers.

Structural analysis indicates the use of premium hand spun wool with a characteristically dense, firm pile and a heavy, resilient handle. The exceptional clarity of the floral outlines specifically the intricate multi colored blossoms along the central axis and the precisely executed guard borders and the presence of significant harmonious abrash within the camel and indigo sections definitively distinguish these antique masterpieces from later commercial examples. Ultimately, this pair of Bidjar runners stands as a premier example of Persian art representing a peak in both technical endurance and graphic majesty for global textile collectors.

Stock No : 2732

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