Bidjar – Northwest Persia

This magnificent Bidjar gallery is impressive for its large size and vibrant design, which a master artist made with skilled hands. The navy-blue field is covered with an all-over design with diamonds, spicy mustard shades, and orange. Each diamond has rosettes surrounded by branches with leaves and colourful flowers. The diamonds are connected by flowering vines in the most diverse colours. The vibrant colours of this gallery remind the many spices traded along the famous Silk Road that passed through Persia. Made over 170 years ago, larger pieces, such as this one, were probably ordered by wealthy clients and the Persian nobility. Bidjar rugs are known for their long durability, a result of the quality of the wool. It is an attractive piece that will complement a formal or more casual room, making the perfect addition to your rug collection, home or office. With a high-quality level, this Bidjar gallery will remain lively for generations to come.

Provenance: acquired at a European auction house, full documentation available upon request; accompanied by a certificate of authenticity. The burnt-yellow ground on this scale is a chromatic rarity among 19th-century Bidjars, and the piece is in a perfect state of preservation.