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Vintage Persian Rug · Rose-Bidjar · The Djoharian Collection
Vintage Rose-Bidjar – Hand-Knotted Kurdish Wool with Gol-Farang Medallion, c. 1970s–1980s
The legendary „iron rug of Persia“ – a fine vintage Bidjar in the classical Rose (Gol-Farang) medallion, hand-knotted at approximately 400,000 knots per m².
Provenance and Knotting Tradition
Bidjar is a small town in the Kurdish region of northwestern Iran, and its rugs occupy a unique position in the Persian canon. Bidjars are known across the rug world as the „iron rug of Persia“ – hand-knotted at extreme density, beaten down so firmly while the wool is still wet that the resulting fabric is almost rigid. The exceptional structural integrity gives a Bidjar a working life measured in generations rather than years.
This piece was hand-knotted in the Bidjar region in the 1970s–1980s, with approximately 400,000 knots per m² (260 knots per inch²) – a fine quality that gives the floral drawing the precision it deserves. It is built from 100% lustrous wool on a stable cotton foundation. The composition follows the classical Rose-Bidjar / Gol-Farang pattern – a luminous ivory-beige field framed by a deep indigo border, with a central medallion radiating in rust red and delicate rose tones. The Gol-Farang („European flower“) motif entered the Bidjar repertoire in the 19th century and has graced European estates and collector interiors for generations.
Presence in the Room
At 113 × 76 cm (0.9 m²) this is a compact collector’s accent piece. Three contexts in which the Rose-Bidjar reaches its full effect:
- Entrance hall: As a welcoming accent rug, the Rose-Bidjar combines exceptional Bidjar durability with a refined floral idiom – the perfect piece for a representative entryway.
- Library or study: Beside a writing desk or as a bedside rug in a panelled space, the fine medallion rewards close looking as collector’s textile art.
- Wall hanging: Mounted as a small framed textile, the Rose-Bidjar functions as a piece of fine Persian art in a hallway, dressing area or boudoir.
Specifications
| Provenance | Bidjar, Kurdish region of Iran |
| Design | Rose-Bidjar / Gol-Farang („European flower“) – central floral medallion |
| Weave | Hand-knotted, dense Bidjar manner („iron rug of Persia“) |
| Knot density | Approx. 400,000 knots per m² (260 knots per inch²) |
| Material | 100% lustrous wool on a cotton foundation |
| Dimensions | 113 × 76 cm (approx. 4 × 3 ft) |
| Area | 0.9 m² (compact collector’s accent format) |
| Era | Vintage, c. 1970s–1980s (approx. 45–55 years) |
| Colours | Ivory-beige field, deep indigo border, rust red and rose medallion |
| Condition | Very good vintage condition, professionally washed and curated |
| Underfloor heating | Suitable |
| Reference | #14878 |
Responsible Sourcing
Djoharian is a Label STEP certified dealer for fair-trade knotted rugs – a commitment to dignified working conditions and against child labour in rug production. Visit the Label STEP entry for Djoharian Teppiche →
Djoharian – Since 1967
Curated by the Djoharian family – rooted in the Grand Carpet Bazaar of Tehran since 1967, with five decades of expertise in antique, vintage and collector rugs. Every piece is inspected and professionally washed in our atelier in Lohr am Main before secure, fully insured worldwide shipping.
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