Early 20th Century Persian Bijar Garrus Carpet
This classic Garrus Bijar shows a six row allover pattern of reversing palmettes and U-shaped conjoint ivory arabesques, with smaller palmettes within on a subtle abrashed madder red field. The detail tones include: abrashed light blue, salmon, royal blue, and green. The narrow navy main border shows small palmettes on the sides, which narrow at the ends to Cypress-like motives, with oblique fan palmettes in the corners. In excellent condition with a very compact pile. Unfaded natural colors.
Stock ID: | #21091 |
General Rug Type: | Persian Informal |
Specific Rug Type: | Bijar |
Circa: | 1900 |
Ground Color: | Red |
Border Color: | Dark Blue |
Origin: | Persia |
Material: | Wool |
Weave: | Pile - Knotted |
Shape: | Rectangle |
Width: | 12' 4" ( 376 cm ) |
Length: | 18' 3" ( 556 cm ) |
DescriptionBijarProbably the heaviest and longest wearing of any handmade carpet, with a very firm and almost board like handle, they are produced in the town of Bijar and in lesser qualities in the surrounding villages in Persian Kurdistan. The best feature all wool construction with a compact and dense pile of high quality wool which takes dyes well, including an excellent dark blue and a warm copper red, along with green, lighter blues, and a natural ivory. Patterns maybe overall or medallion, the fields full decorated or open. The weave varies from medium to very fine in the Halvai quality. Prices and sizes range widely. | |
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