Located in western Iran, despite being a town of no more than 10,000 inhabitants, its very high quality carpets have earned an internationally recognized reputation. For this reason, they are concerned with distinguishing themselves from the Tekab-Bidjar Tribe, which also produces carpets but not of the same quality.

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

Typical Colors

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

Texture and Quality

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

Base Structure

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

Due to their very dense and solid structure, it is not advisable to fold these carpets as the base could be damaged. To transport or store them, it is best to roll them up.

Price

Due to their very sophisticated design and their particular beauty, there is a high demand for this type of carpet. For these reasons, due to the large number of hours involved in weaving each line, their very high knot count, and consequently the amount of wool that makes up each piece, their price is high.