Bidjar
397 × 81 cm
4.650 €
Bidjar
3.486 €
Incl. VAT
285 × 204(5.81 m²)
Hand-knotted
New (0-20 Years)
Iran / Persia
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About This Bidjar
Where it comes from
This is a Bidjar, also spelled Bijar, the densely knotted weaving of Kurdish western Iran, long nicknamed the Iron Rug of Persia for a structure pressed so tight it can be rolled but never folded. This one measures 285 x 204 cm (9'4" x 6'8"). Most Bidjars settle into an all-over red or ivory ground; this piece is knotted instead in a deep navy, unusual for the type.
What you see
The first impression is of a dark navy field, worked edge to edge in a fine diamond lattice of small rosettes in the Mahi tradition. Scattered among the lattice are small floral touches in pink and cream, softening the geometry without breaking it. A broad terracotta border closes the field, roughly a fifth of the rug's width, carrying cream palmettes and stylised birds against the red ground. The contrast between the cool field and the warm border holds the eye.
How it was made
That contrast, and the fineness of the rosettes, comes from the knotting itself. This piece is hand-knotted at 381,000 to 440,000 knots per square metre, a density near the top of the Persian tradition, and it is this that earns Bidjar its name as the iron rug: the tighter the knot, the sharper each rosette can be drawn. The pile is handspun wool at 15 mm over a cotton warp, dense enough that the rug can only be rolled, never folded.
At home
This is a rug for a dining table or a living room seating group. Against a pale floor the navy field grounds the room without darkening it; against darker furniture it holds its own. Underfoot it is dense, firm, and substantial, built for daily use rather than for best. In afternoon light the terracotta border warms first, then the florals catch the eye across the navy.
More on Bidjar rugs: origin, making and how to recognise a genuine piece
Product Details
- Rug No.
- 431903
- Size
- 285 × 204 cm (5.81 m²)
- Thickness
- ca. 15 mm
- Knots
- 381,000 – 440,000 / m²
- Craft
- Hand-knotted
- Pile
- Hand-spun Wool
- Warp
- Cotton
- Origin
- Iran / Persia
- Age
- New (0-20 Years)
- Condition
- Perfect
- Pattern
- All-Over Pattern
- Weight
- ca. 29 kg
- Stock
- Unique — Only 1
Superior craftsmanship
Questions about this rug
Which room is this rug for?
At 285 × 204 cm (5.81 m²) this is a large rug. It sits under a seating group with the front legs of sofa and chairs on it, or under a dining table for four. A table for six wants about 80 cm of clearance all round, and needs more.
Is this rug hand-knotted?
Yes, knotted by hand — knot by knot on a loom, not machine-made. The density is 381,000 to 440,000 knots per square metre; across 5.81 m² that is roughly 2.2 to 2.6 million individual knots, every one of them tied by hand.
How do I care for this rug?
Hand-spun wool still carries its own lanolin, which keeps liquid sitting on the surface for a moment: blot quickly, with clear water and a light cloth, working inwards and without rubbing. Otherwise regular vacuuming along the pile is enough. Turn the rug once or twice a year so light and footfall reach it evenly.
Still have a question?
We are in the Hamburg Speicherstadt. Come and see this rug in daylight, or write to us — a person answers.
Service & Guarantee
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- 30-day return policy
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Authenticity
Certificate included verifying origin, materials, and craftsmanship.
Ref: 431903
