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Rose-Bidjar Rug
404 × 283 cm · Ivory Medallion on Deep Red
A finely knotted Rose-Bidjar from the Kurdish highlands of western Iran — a luminous ivory medallion and rose-laden borders on a deep madder-red field, in the dense, hard-wearing construction for which Bidjar is famous.
Provenance and Heritage
The town of Bidjar in Kurdistan, north-western Iran, lends its name to the densest and most durable hand-knotted rugs in the Persian canon — so tightly packed that collectors call them the “iron rugs of Persia.” This Rose-Bidjar was hand-knotted there in the 1950s–60s and has aged into a calm, even patina while keeping its full pile and structural weight. At 404 × 283 cm it is a genuine room-filling format, made to anchor a large living or dining space for generations.
Design and Construction
A luminous ivory medallion in a rosette-star form sits at the centre, framed by ink-blue cartouches and rose palmettes and floating on a deep red field worked with a fine all-over floral lattice. The signature of a Rose-Bidjar is its garden of roses — open rose blossoms recur in the medallion, the navy corner spandrels and the ivory main border, drawn with the crisp, lightly geometric hand of Kurdish weavers. The pile is pure cork wool (the soft first shear of young lambs), knotted at approximately 160 kpsi on a cotton warp and weft — the combination that gives a Bidjar its weight, density and decades of hard wear.
Colour and Composition
The palette is the classic Bidjar register: a deep madder-red ground, navy borders and spandrels, and a warm ivory medallion and main border, lit with rose pink, soft green, light blue and touches of gold. Natural dyes throughout, settled and harmonised with age.
Presence in the Room
At 404 × 283 cm (11.4 m²) this is a large-format rug that rewards a generous space:
- Formal dining room: Under a table for eight to ten, with room for the chairs to stay on the rug when drawn back.
- Living room: Large enough to carry a full seating group — sofa, armchairs and table anchored on a single ground.
- Representative space: An entrance hall, library or office where a dense, classic Persian rug sets a tone of permanence.
Specifications
| Size | 404 × 283 cm (13 × 9 ft) · 11.4 m² · extra-large |
| Origin | Bidjar, Kurdistan, western Iran |
| Age | Semi-antique, c. 1950s–60s (approx. 60–70 years) |
| Design | Rose-Bidjar — central ivory medallion with an all-over floral field |
| Pile material | 100% cork wool (fine lamb's wool) |
| Foundation | Cotton warp and weft |
| Knot density | approx. 160 kpsi (≈ 250,000 knots/m²) |
| Weight | approx. 55 kg |
| Colours | Madder red, navy, ivory, rose, green, light blue and gold accents |
| Condition | Very good — even pile, original fringes, selvedges and sides |
| Underfloor heating | Suitable |
1stDibs Recognised Dealer
Djoharian carries the Recognised Dealer badge on 1stDibs since 2013, with a 5.0/5 verified rating across 18 reviews — assurance of authentication and presentation that collectors and design professionals can rely on. Every piece is offered with provenance documentation on request.
Responsible Origin · Label STEP
Djoharian is a certified partner of Label STEP, the international fair-trade organisation for hand-knotted rugs. STEP audits production conditions on the ground — wages, working environment, no child labour — and tracks pieces from loom to dealer.
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, vetted and presented with the documentation a serious buyer expects.
Service and Acquisition
Secure and fast worldwide shipping, fully insured, included in the price for EU destinations and available on quote elsewhere. Viewing in our Lohr am Main showroom is welcome by appointment.
Shipping Costs & Delivery Times
"Secure, worldwide insured transit for your masterpieces."
European Union (all taxes included)
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Germany (1–4 days) Over 100.00 EUR: FreeCart 0.00–100.00 EUR: 7.95 EUR
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European Union (1–4 days) Over 100.00 EUR: FreeAustria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, France, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, SpainCart 0.00–100.00 EUR: 16.50 EUR
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Denmark (1–4 days) Over 1,500.00 DKK: FreeCart 0.00–1,500.00 DKK: 120.00 DKK
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Romania & Sweden (2–6 days) Free for rugs over 5 kgSmaller parcels: Romania 100.00 RON · Sweden 200.00 SEK
International (outside the EU)
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United Kingdom (2–6 days) Over 100.00 GBP: FreeCart up to 100.00 GBP: 20.00 GBP
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Switzerland (2–6 days) Over 100.00 CHF: FreeCart up to 100.00 CHF: 16.50 CHF
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Norway (2–6 days) Over 1,200.00 NOK: FreeCart up to 1,200.00 NOK: 200.00 NOK
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United States (approx. 1–3 weeks) Over 100.00 USD: FreeCart up to 100.00 USD: 15.00 USD
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Canada (approx. 1–3 weeks) Over 500.00 CAD: FreeCart up to 500.00 CAD: 65.00 CAD
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Australia (approx. 1–3 weeks) Over 500.00 AUD: FreeCart up to 500.00 AUD: 150.00 AUD
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Other destinations (approx. 1–3 weeks) Rate shown at checkoutincl. Singapore, South Korea, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Oman, Israel and more — insured courier; free shipping is applied automatically above the applicable order value.
Orders within the European Union are delivered with all taxes included. For all destinations outside the EU, shipments are sent under DAP (Delivered At Place): any import duties, customs fees and local taxes are the responsibility of the recipient and are charged by the carrier or customs authority upon delivery — they are not included in the price.
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USA (1–4 Days) Over 100.00 USD: Free ShippingCart 0.00–100.00 USD: 15.00 USD
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Canada (1–4 Days) Over 500.00 CAD: Free ShippingCart 0.00–500.00 CAD: 65.00 CAD
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Saudi Arabia (4–8 Days) Over 2,200.00 SAR: Free ShippingCart 0.00–2,200.00 SAR: 250.00 SAR
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Singapore (4–8 Days) Over 2,500.00 SGD: Free Shipping0.00–500.00 SGD: 85.00 SGD | 500.00–2,500.00 SGD: 150.00 SGD
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South Africa (By Weight in EUR)Up to 10kg: 110.00 | 15kg: 125.00 | 20kg: 145.00 | 30kg: 185.00
40kg: 200.00 | 50kg: 225.00 | 60kg: 235.00 | 70kg: 285.00
We ship worldwide. For an individual shipping offer to countries not listed, please contact us.
Customs & Export Information
Purchases above EUR 1,000.00 must be declared to the German Customs office. Please allow two additional business days for processing the Export Declaration Form prior to shipment.
EU Customers: All items are shipped from our gallery in Bavaria, Germany. Sales to customers within the European Union include VAT; no customs duties apply.
Non-EU Customers: Sales to destinations outside the EU do not include German VAT or international customs duties. Any import taxes or duties charged by the destination country are the sole responsibility of the buyer. Customs clearance is handled by the shipping company; any applicable fees will be collected upon or before delivery.
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