Materials: Wool on a cotton foundation
Construction: Hand-knotted
Origin: Bidjar; Persian Kurdistan; 1930s
Pile: Very high, thick, even velvety
Wear: Very limited; supple, thick rug very resistant to wear. Some fringe loss and aged/mellowed dye due to age.
Design: Kite medallion on a floral lattice
Notes: Rugs from Bidjar are often called “iron rugs” for their heft and durability.
Materials: Wool on a cotton foundation
Construction: Hand-knotted
Origin: Bidjar; Persian Kurdistan; 1930s
Pile: Very high, thick, even velvety
Wear: Very limited; supple, thick rug very resistant to wear. Some fringe loss and aged/mellowed dye due to age.
Design: Kite medallion on a floral lattice
Notes: Rugs from Bidjar are often called “iron rugs” for their heft and durability.