Provenance and Heritage

Bidjar, in the Kurdish highlands of western Iran, gives its name to the densest and most durable hand-knotted rugs in the Persian canon — the pile is beaten down so firmly while the wool is still damp that collectors have long called them the “iron rugs of Persia.” That construction is why even a piece of this size has real weight and body in the hand: it lies flat from the first day and holds its shape without a backing.

Design and Construction

The ivory field carries a dense all-over lattice of diamonds and serrated rosettes in wine red, aubergine, brown and olive, with small blossoms in lilac, rose and pale green scattered between them — an unusually varied palette for so small a piece. The terracotta main border runs a fine floral vine, framed on both sides by grey-blue guard stripes with a running zigzag, and closed by a dark navy selvedge. Ivory cotton fringes finish both ends.

Quality

Knotted at approximately 360,000 knots per square metre, or roughly 230 kpsi (knots per square inch), with a low 8 mm pile. That density is what keeps the lattice legible at this scale — at a coarser knot the small rosettes would collapse into blocks of colour.

Presence in the Room

At 63 × 42 cm (0.26 m²) this is a decorative piece rather than a floor covering:

• On a table or chest: laid flat as a surface piece, the way small rugs have always been used in Persian households.
• On the wall: light enough to hang without a batten.
• A first hand-knotted rug: the least expensive way into genuine Persian work — and a natural gift.

Specifications

Responsible Origin · Label STEP

Djoharian is a certified partner of Label STEP, the international fair-trade organisation for hand-knotted rugs — fair pay for the weavers, no child labour, and ecologically responsible production.

Djoharian — Since 1967

Our family business was founded in 1967, with roots in the Grand Carpet Bazaar of Tehran — five decades of trade and connoisseurship behind every piece we offer.

Service and Care

Every piece is inspected in our atelier in Lohr am Main before dispatch. For expert washing and repair we offer our own professional rug cleaning service. Secure and fast worldwide shipping, fully insured, with personal consultation in our showroom or by video call.