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Tekab Bidjar Rug · Very Fine
170 × 110 cm · Mahi Herati on Rust Red
A classic Tekab Bidjar in cork wool — the Mahi Herati field drawn edge to edge on rust red, with an ivory medallion and dark corner spandrels carrying large scrolling arabesques.
Provenance · Tekab
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.” Tekab lies within this weaving district, and Tekab Bidjars are regarded as the most accurate and finely drawn of the group.
Design and Construction
The field is worked in the Mahi Herati pattern — the diamond lattice with curved leaves and rosettes known as the “fish” design — running unbroken across a rust-red ground in sage green, blue, brown and ivory. At this knot count the lattice holds its full detail from border to border.
At the centre sits a stepped ivory medallion with a near-black heart filled with olive and rose blossoms, extended by cusped pendants above and below. The four corner spandrels are near-black and carry unusually large, freely drawn arabesque scrolls in ivory, sage, gold and brown — a baroque flourish against the strict geometry of the field, and the detail that distinguishes this piece from a standard Bidjar. The main border runs on beige-ivory with palmettes and vine, framed by sage-green guard stripes.
Material and Weave
The pile is fine cork wool — the soft, especially shear-resistant lamb's wool — on a cotton foundation. Knotted at 7 × 7 knots per square centimetre, which is 490,000 knots per square metre or roughly 316 kpsi (knots per square inch). That is very fine for a Bidjar. The pile stands 12 mm, with short fringes at both ends.
Presence in the Room
At 170 × 110 cm (1.87 m²) this is a versatile small format:
- In front of a sofa: large enough to anchor a seating area without covering the floor.
- Entrance hall: a formal welcome, with the density to take daily traffic.
- Study or bedroom: the fine drawing rewards being seen at close range.
Care and Everyday Use
Vacuum regularly; for deeper cleaning we recommend a professional hand wash — no dry cleaning. Suitable for floors with underfloor heating; see our guide to rugs and underfloor heating. On smooth surfaces an anti-slip underlay is recommended.
Specifications
| Size | 170 × 110 cm (approx. 4 × 6 ft) · 1.87 m² · plus short fringes |
| Provenance | Tekab, Bidjar district, Kurdistan, western Iran |
| Design | Bidjar Mahi Herati with central medallion |
| Technique | Hand-knotted, one of a kind |
| Knot density | 7 × 7 knots/cm² · 490,000 knots/m² (approx. 316 kpsi) |
| Pile material | 100% Wool (fine cork wool quality) |
| Warp material | 100% Cotton |
| Pile height | approx. 12 mm |
| Colours | Rust red, beige, blue, sage green, ivory, brown |
| Condition | New |
| Underfloor heating | Suitable |
Responsible Origin · Label STEP
We are a partner of Label STEP Fair Trade Carpets — 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.
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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.
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