This antique Bidjar runner from c 1900 is woven with real camel hair, and you can feel it immediately. That warm, sandy camel tone sets the foundation, giving the rug a grounded, earthy presence that only natural fibers and age can create. Worn and beautifully settled, yet famously tough, this piece shows exactly why Bidjar rugs are known as the iron rugs of Persia. Even after decades of life and footsteps, it remains sturdy, dense, and ready to keep going.
Low pile wool, with geometric medallions marching down the center. Each powerful anchored medallion is filled with layered tribal symbols meant to protect, guide, and anchor the home. These motifs were never decorative filler…they were woven with intention, often referencing protection, continuity, and strength. The surrounding minor motifs add rhythm and movement, creating a steady visual cadence that feels architectural and grounded.
One of the standout features is the classic Bidjar security fence border in red and green. This stepped, interlocking pattern acts like a symbolic boundary…a woven safeguard meant to protect what lies within. It frames the runner beautifully, adding structure and balance while reinforcing the rug’s purposeful, resilient nature.
Vegetable dyed wool brings in aged reds, aqua blues, mossy greens, and inky accents that sit effortlessly against the camel hair ground. The colors are mellowed and settled, giving the entire piece an old world calm rather than anything loud or flashy. Everything feels intentional, steady, and rooted.
This is a runner with presence and endurance. Worn, yes…but worn in the way only real antiques can be. This piece is low pile, with scattered wear, but it is durable for the hustle and bustle of life, so it's okay in a higher traffic area.
Handwoven with vegetable dyed wool.
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