Persian Bijar Rug - 2.86 x 0.86 Balouchi

Persian Bijar Rug - 2.86 x 0.86 BalouchiBijar is a small Iranian town in the Kurdistan. The town is quite fertile and has been named after the abundance of willow trees in the area. Bijar Rugs are amongst the strongest of all Persian weaves and they have earned an international reputation for their high quality. The construction of Bijar rugs is superior to most other weaves and the rugs are incredibly heavy. They are sometimes referred to as the carpets of steel. Bijar rugs are incredibly

rust tones

and in the lower corners are two birds which are auspicious

A Turkmen rug (Türkmen haly or Turkoman carpet) is a type of handmade floor-covering textile traditionally originating in Central Asia

Their colours are also deeper and more varied

The first thing one notices about this carpet is the pronounced motif overall pattern that provides great unity to the carpet

The local artisans weave their tribal area rugs using both the Persian asymmetrical knot and the Turkish symmetrical knot

More often than not such imagery would appear in a wider context of religious imagery such as the tree of life or the garden of paradise

The carpet comes from the city of Tabriz

Pakistan-Bochara and Indo Gabbeh

They are like Nain rugs but more rustic

The area around Mugla province was a holdout for Turkmen enclaves keeping their heritage alive

The tones and hues of this carpet are truly delightful