BIDJAR

Located in western Iran, despite being a town of no more than 10,000 inhabitants, its extremely high-quality carpets have earned it an internationally recognized reputation. For this reason, they strive to distinguish themselves from the Tekab-Bidjar tribe, which also produces carpets but not of the same quality.

The Herati and Minakhani designs are very common in this type of rug. Very sophisticated and multiple borders frame small figure designs in a large central rectangle or, in other cases, a central geometric figure or medallion.

Typical Colors

Red, blue, yellow, and brown are combined with great harmony, with green being particularly rare. Natural pigments extracted from plants, barks, insects, or minerals are used.

Texture and Quality

Bidjar rugs are among the highest quality rugs for everyday use, with a highly resistant and solid structure. Their design is highly sophisticated and of great beauty. They have a very dense and tight pile, generally cut to a medium or high height. They have a very firm and solid consistency. The very high knot density allows for high definition even in the smallest figures of their design.

Base Structure

The warp is generally made of cotton and in some cases can be goat wool. The weft is very tightly woven cotton. The Turkish knot is the most frequently used, but some are also produced with the Persian knot.

Because they have a very dense and solid structure, it is not advisable to fold these rugs as the base could be damaged. To transport or store them, it is best to roll them up.