Antique Bijar Persian Rug, 135 × 198 cm, Wool

At a glance

Hand-knotted in Iran: a Bijar of 135 × 198 cm. The covered area is about 2.67 m² (4.4' × 6.5').

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. It is entirely hand-knotted. Pile height is given as 5-7mm.

Where it fits

The rug is rectangular. The format suits the space in front of a sofa, a small dining table, or a study.

On the colourway

Colour is recorded as multicolour. Handmade rugs always show slight colour shifts from knot to knot — that is a mark of hand work, not a defect.

Period

Stated condition: approx. 100 years old.