Bijar | 239 x 101 cm | Nr. Z-3007

Bijar runner with border

Origin	Persia
Dimensions	239 cm x 101 cm (= 2.4139 m²)
Construction	hand-knotted
Material	Pile: wool Weft & Warp: cotton
knots per m²2	420.000
Pile height	8mm
Year of manufacture	2010
Colour
Edition	one-of-a-kind piece

Origin

This rug was knotted in Bijar, in the province of Kermanshah in north-western Iran. Bijar rugs are among the most solid and highest-quality Oriental rugs. The majority of the population in Bijar are Kurds.

In the Kurdish Bijar, a particularly thick and extremely hard weft yarn is beaten into the weave. The result is a board-stiff rug that is exceptionally hard-wearing. The younger Bijars in particular are decorated with the typical Herati pattern, also known as the fish pattern.

Pattern

The edge of the rug is graced by a surround (border) adorns it. The border forms a magnificent contrast with the centre.

Condition

This Bijar has had admirers before you. The edges are damaged in parts. It was knotted around 2010 . We have cleaned it thoroughly and lovingly restored it. It is therefore – despite its age – in very good condition.

Material

The pile of this Bijar was knotted from high-quality new wool . New wool is obtained by shearing sheep gently. New wool is a renewable, natural raw material with a range of impressive qualities: thanks to the natural fat content of the wool, the surface repels droplets of water and is therefore naturally proofed against dirt. Wool also offers excellent thermal insulation, helps regulate the indoor climate and dampens sound. The weft and warp threads of this Bijar are made of cotton. This versatile material is tear-resistant and stretchy, which makes it especially suited to a hard-wearing foundation.