Persian Bijar Rug - 2.14 x 1.16 tribal

Persian Bijar Rug - 2.14 x 1.16 tribalBijar is a small Iranian town in the Kurdistan. The town is quite fertile and has been named after the abundance of willow trees in the area. Bijar Rugs are amongst the strongest of all Persian weaves and they have earned an international reputation for their high quality. The construction of Bijar rugs is superior to most other weaves and the rugs are incredibly heavy. They are sometimes referred to as the carpets of steel. Bijar rugs are incredibly

Since the Safavid period

It makes a powerful statement with the choice of lovely colours that are in balance and harmony with each other

Lovely contrast in shades of colour with charming use of shades and tones of the colours green and blue/grey

Each of the designs is meaningful

including oranges

though they are not as finely knotted

The three central rosette style medallion explodes out into the field

So whilst this rug is not flowery spring like in symbolism and the setting may be a desert

The obvious thing about this carpet is its balance and shapes

grey and blues

Patterns are usually floral or garden inspired

Other carpets from India are sold under the names of Amritsar