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A rare and stunning tree of life design antique Bidjar rug, woven with the Persian date 1300 which translates to 1921 in the Gregorian calendar, currently 99 years old and in near perfection condition! Along with the date is woven the text Farah Bakhch which is in the Rasht province further north from Bijar and close to the Caspian Sea.  The weave construction is Bidjar and extremely tough with a tough fine weave and dense pile, we usually expect from rugs from this area.  Often weavers travelled and used varying designs from different areas they visited, the tree of life design was more often seen in rugs from cities such as Tabriz or Esfahan.

The animals and birds in the rug are quite spectacular throughout the beautiful tree of life design, with a wonderful array of colours, this antique rug truly is a work of art for the floor or to be hung on a wall. Original ends are secure with a long fringe still at the end it was cut off the loom, a near perfect wool pile make this an exceptional decorative collectable rug.

Rugs from Bidjar are very tough due to their structure which consists of usually five weft threads, two are loose wool threads followed by one taut cotton thread, then a further two loose wool threads. These are tightly beaten together against the knots, creating an extremely tight, compact rug. They tend to be floral in design, with the 'Herati' fish design commonly used in the main field and border or the 'Mina-Khani' floral design all over as in this example.

We offer the service of viewing any of our carpets & rugs in-situ in London, Surrey, Hampshire the UK & Europe by appointment.  Request a home visit to see this beautiful antique Bidjar rug in-situ, or purchase this rug from our website and we shall securely send it to your home with rug underlay.

Dimensions

207 x 133 cm / 6'9" x 4'4"




Condition report

Amazing near perfect condition, full pile height, excellent colours and original ends, professionally cleaned.

Stock number

8925
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The BADA Standard

  • Since 1918, BADA has been the leading association for the antiques and fine art trade
  • Members are elected for their knowledge, integrity and quality of stock
  • Our clients are protected by BADA’s code of conduct
  • Our dealers’ membership is reviewed and renewed annually
  • Bada.org is a non-profit site: clients deal directly with members and they pay no hidden fees
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