19th Century Persian Bidjar Rug in Ivory, Navy, Red, Turquoise, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
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Antique Late 19th Century Persian Rugs
Wool
19th Century Persian Bidjar Rug in Ivory, Navy, Red, Turquoise, Blue
Located in Barrington, IL
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Vintage Persian Bidjar Area Rug in Red, Navy, Green, Blue, Yellow
Located in Barrington, IL
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Wool, Cotton
Satured Red and Blue Vintage Bidjar Medium Mat
Located in New York, NY
This is a stunning Bidjar rug measuring 3.8 x 5.7 feet. Known for its exceptional durability and
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Kurd-Bidjar Antique Rug, Beige Red Blue, Wool Foundation - 3'9" x 9'2"
Located in New York, NY
Immerse yourself in the timeless allure of the Kurdish-Bidjar rug, a testament to the rich cultural
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Bidjar Antique Rug in Khaki Allover Field with Deep Red Blue Border
Located in New York, NY
Bidjar Antique Rug in Khaki Allover Field with Deep Red Blue Border
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Antique Persian Bidjar Rug with Blossoming Floral Design in Blue and Red
Located in Atlanta, GA
Ornate flower design Bidjar antique Persian rug in a variety of colors, rug SUS-2007-247, country
Wool
Antique Large Persian Bidjar Rug with All-Over Design in Red and Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large antique Persian Bidjar rug with sub-geometric all-over design in red and blue. rug zir-23
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Antique Large Persian Bidjar Rug with All-Over Design in Red and Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Bidjar rug with sub-geometric all-over design in red and blue. Keivan Woven Arts
Wool
Antique Persian Bidjar Rug with Large Floral Motifs in Soft Red, Green & Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
Soft Red background antique Persian Bidjar rug with floral motifs, rug H-411-12, country of origin
Wool
Antique Bidjar with Blue-Grey Field and Red Designs
Located in New York, NY
blue-grey field enclosing offset rows of small lozenges; with tabs all around. On a red ground with
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W 105 in L 144 in
Antique Persian Bidjar Rug in Blue and Red with Ornate All-Over Geometric Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Blue and red Bidjar antique rug from Persia with ornate floral all-over design, rug zir-15, country
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W 185 in L 295 in
Palace Size Antique Persian Bidjar Rug in Shades of Red, Blue Grey & Lime Green
Located in Atlanta, GA
Red, gray Blue, Gray & Lime Green, Salmon. Keivan Woven Arts / rug V21-1218-15111, country of origin
Wool
Antique Bidjar with Geometric Herati Design in Red with Blue Border
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Antique Persian Bidjar Runner with Geometric Design in Red, Blue, Coral, Khaki
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Bidjar runner with geometric design in red, blue, coral, khaki, rug na-180014
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Antique Persian Bidjar Carpet with Variety of Blue Colors, Red, and Salmon
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Bidjar Persian carpet with center medallion with variety of blue colors, red, and salmon
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Antique Bidjar Runner with Royal Blue Field with Ivory and Red Designs
Located in New York, NY
This village Bidjar runner shows a royal blue field with a pole medallion of seven abrashed red
Wool
Antique Persian Bidjar Runner with Herati Geometric Design with Lt Blue and Red
Located in Atlanta, GA
Antique Persian Bidjar Runner with Herati Geometric design with Lt blue and red. Keivan Woven Arts
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Antique Kurdish Bidjar Persian Rug with Navy Blue, Red and Tan Colors
Located in Evanston, IL
settlements outlying the northwestern Persian city of Bidjar. This class of rug is noted for its heavy
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Late 19th Century Antique Hand Knotted Wool Blue and Red Persian Bidjar Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This is a room size antique hand-knotted antique Persian, Bidjar rug with detailed Herati pattern
Wool
Make a bold statement in a living room or bedroom by incorporating vintage Persian rugs in your home decor.
A Persian carpet lends an aura of prestige to any room, even today. The fascination with Persian rugs dates at least as far back as the 4th century B.C., when historian Xenophon referred to the “soft rugs on which the Persians sit.” For centuries, Iran (modern-day Persia) has been known for the craftsmanship, intricate patterns and artistry of its carpets, which have found their way into households and museums around the world.
Although they have many imitators, real Persian rugs are made only in Iran and are easily recognized by their vibrant colors and elegant patterns.
Traditional, or antique, Persian rugs are what most people identify as “authentic.” Hand-made, they are very durable and, if properly cared for, can be passed down from generation to generation. Modern Persians, on the other hand, are often machine-made. Today’s carpets, Iranian or otherwise, can’t possibly match the level of craftsmanship that prevailed centuries ago, so historical Persian carpets will always be admired and highly valued.
Although the machine-aided production process is much faster and cheaper, the resulting rugs typically do not have the same quality or lifespan as handwoven ones, so traditional options are considered better investments.
To distinguish between the two, look for imperfections. Because traditional Persian rugs are handwoven, you will likely see small flaws on the front and back. With a machine-made imitation, on the other hand, you will probably not find stitching glitches, and the back will have a mesh or plastic covering.
Antique rugs are handmade from the finest materials, including wool, silk or cotton — never synthetic fibers. The fibers used in antique rugs are colored using natural dyes derived from insects and plants and woven into bold designs that reflect Iran’s culture and history. Since Persian tribes traditionally raised and herded sheep, wool was the most common material. The fiber has many advantages: It is fire-resistant and dries much more quickly than cotton. Also, because of its natural elasticity, it is more durable than cotton or silk. Regarded as works of art, Persian rugs can take months or years to complete.
The different types of Persian rugs are named for the cities, villages and regions where they’re made. Kashan rugs, for example, woven in the north-central Iranian city of Kashan, are considered among the finest city rugs, distinguished by curvilinear motifs like palmettos, leaves and arabesques. Nains have high knot counts, an indication of high quality, and generally employ pink, blue and ivory hues, while Tabriz rugs — created by weavers in the northwestern Iranian city of Tabrīz (or Tabriz) — mostly have floral and garden patterns.
When shopping for vintage Persian rugs, you'll want to consider color, size and more — for a history of these rugs and tips on how to style yours, visit our guide to these woven creations today.
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