Antique Bijar Persian Rug, 263 × 376 cm, Wool

The piece in short

This Bijar comes from Iran and measures 263 × 376 cm. The covered area is about 9.89 m² (8.6' × 12.3').

Materials and construction

Stated material: cotton warp, new wool. The rug was hand-knotted throughout. Pile height is given as 10-12mm.

Format and use

The rug is rectangular. At this size the rug defines the room rather than accenting it.

How it reads

It is catalogued under red and orange. With traditionally dyed wool, small variations of tone within one field are normal.

Age and condition

Stated condition: approx. 100 years old.