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Antique Persian Halvai Bidjar Rug 4'9" x 7'9"

Offered by: Victor Gallery

Description
The town and surrounding Kurdish carpets of the eponym city, often in room or larger sizes. All wool before 1920, cotton warp afterward. Medallion and allover patterns. Heavy and compact. City weavers work from samplers (wagirehs). Village Bidjars are in scatter sizes, with more geometric patterns. Bidjar weaves range from moderate to very fine. Scatters yes, runners very few. Expensive, but incredibly long-wearing.

More Information

Period:	1920-1949
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Traditional
Dealer Reference #:	24822
Incollect Reference #:	820754

Dimensions

W.	57 in;	H.	84 in;
W.	144.78 cm;	H.	213.36 cm;

Message from Seller:

Victor Gallery in New York City offers a premier collection of antique and contemporary rugs, tapestries, and decorative textiles from the 18th to mid-20th century. Contact us at 212.832.7847 or hello@victorgallery.com