19th Century Persian Bidjar Gallery Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Geometric Pattern, Brick-Red & Navy,7x15

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"This exceptional 19th century Persian Bidjar gallery rug is a rare masterpiece of Kurdish weaving from Northwest Persia during the … Read more "This exceptional 19th century Persian Bidjar gallery rug is a rare masterpiece of Kurdish weaving from Northwest Persia during the late 1800s — a period when the Bidjar workshops were at the height of their powers. Woven with the legendary durability Bidjar carpets are celebrated for, this elegant corridor-sized piece features a rich abrash brick-red field surrounded by a deep navy border, the subtle central medallion and corner spandrels introducing a harmonious palette of turquoise, green, golden yellow, and soft sky blue. The 'Iron Rugs of Persia' earned their famous sobriquet through the unique compressed-weave construction employed by Kurdish weavers of the Bidjar region — a technique in which the wool is wetted during weaving to achieve a density and weight unmatched in any other rug tradition. At gallery size, this antique Bidjar is an imposing and authoritative piece — one that fills a long corridor or dining room with the gravitas and beauty of nearly a century and a half of history. Dimensions: 6' 5"" x 14' 8"" Date of Manufacture: 4th Quarter of the 1800s Place of Origin: NW Persia Material: Wool pile on a wool foundation with vegetable dyes Condition: Wear consistent with age and use SKU: 1723" See less