Gorgeous Antique Persian Bidjar Rug, Country of origin: Persia, Circa date: 1890’s
This gorgeous antique Persian Bidjar rug presents the bold, large-scale floral arabesque design of the Kurdish Bidjar tradition in an unusually spacious and painterly composition. The deep teal-blue field — a tone of exceptional saturation and beauty — carries a freely drawn system of large, boldly rendered botanical forms: oversized red flowers in full bloom, sweeping green leaves, and curvilinear vine stems that move across the field with a quality of natural, organic movement quite different from the rigid symmetry of more formal Persian carpet design. The individual floral elements are rendered at a scale that gives the composition an almost impressionistic quality — large, direct, and immediately legible from a distance while revealing increasing complexity and detail at close range. A wide ivory border carries a large-scale secondary floral arabesque with individual botanical forms in red, blue, and gold, providing a luminous frame that contrasts dramatically with the deep teal field. It is also a strong example of Bidjar rugs, known for compact structure, durability, and unusually substantial feel underfoot.
The color relationship between the deep teal-blue ground and the vivid red flowers and green leaves is one of the most striking in the Bidjar tradition. The bold complementary contrast between cool blue-green and warm red creates a composition of exceptional visual energy, softened by the ivory of the border and the warm gold accents within the field. Buyers who appreciate this large-scale floral drawing may also want to browse Persian rugs and antique rugs for other workshop-quality carpets with strong decorative authority.
This Bidjar is an outstanding choice for a significant interior that values bold color, large-scale botanical ornament, and the extraordinary technical quality associated with Bidjar production. Its deep, jewel-like palette and freely drawn floral composition work powerfully in both traditional settings alongside antique furniture and in contemporary interiors where its historic depth provides essential visual richness. For help evaluating how scale, durability, and room use should influence your choice, read our ultimate guide to buying antique rugs.
Nazmiyal’s antique Persian Bidjar collection represents the finest examples of this celebrated tradition, with each piece assessed for the depth and quality of its natural dyes, the boldness of its floral composition, and the exceptional weave quality that makes Bidjar rugs among the most durable and collectible in the world. If you need a different size or color, explore our custom rug service.
