This antique Bidjar shows exactly why these rugs earned the nickname woven to last.
Worn, yes…but incredibly solid. From early 1900s. The structure is dense and tight, with that unmistakable Bidjar construction that feels weighty and dependable even after decades of use. These rugs were woven in western Persia with an emphasis on longevity, using packed, resilient wool that holds together long after the pile has mellowed down. This one still has great bones and a grounded presence.
The design is a small scale water garden pattern, with fish forms swimming around stylized flower heads. It’s a beautifully detailed layout that reveals itself the more time you spend with it. The imagery feels organic and rhythmic, balanced rather than busy. The palette stays earthy and natural…brick and rust tones, deep navy, softened blues, olive and mossy greens, and antique ivory, all achieved with vegetable dyed wool that’s aged beautifully.
The wear gives it an easy, farmhouse like feel…nothing stiff or precious here. The surface has softened, the colors have settled, and the rug reads calm and honest, with character built in rather than added on.
Bidjars were made for daily life…walked on, lived with, and handed down. This piece reflects that tradition fully. Even in its worn state, it remains strong, stable, and deeply usable.
An old rug that’s earned its patina and still has plenty of life left.
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