Celeste Rugs 8'1''x10'1'' Hand Knotted Indo Bidjar Traditional Ivory, Rose Wool Area Rug

Bidjar rugs earned the name iron rugs of Persia for how tightly they were packed at the loom, and this hand-knotted Indo Bidjar carries the same weight and structure. A stepped ivory medallion holds the center, framed by rose-red corner panels and a run of layered borders filled with palmettes, rosettes, and small herati motifs in blue, gold, tan, and soft pink. There is a great deal of detail here, but the drawing is orderly, which keeps it from feeling busy. Pure wool throughout, in a pile dense enough to sit flat under a dining table.

Individually woven by skilled artisans, each rug is a truly one-of-a-kind piece. This authentic craftsmanship results in a distinct work of art built to last for generations.

Care Dense pile traps grit at the base, so vacuum regularly and in both directions. Ivory grounds show spills quickly, so blot immediately with a white cloth, and plan on professional cleaning every three to five years to keep the lighter tones even.

Construction Hand-knotted in wool following the Bidjar tradition of northwestern Persia, where weavers beat the wefts down hard to produce an unusually compact, heavy fabric. That density is what gives Bidjar rugs their stiffness and their long working life.

• Exact Size: 8'1"x10'1"
• Weave: Hand Knotted Rug
• Yarn: Wool
• Color: Ivory, Rose, Tan, Black, Brown, Blue, Gold, Lime, Multi
• Origin: India
• Pile Height: 0.6 inch
• Condition: New
• Condition Description: New With Tags
• Rug#: CL21317

Story Behind the Art: Indo Bidjar rugs (made in India) are a specific rug style that favors the weaving and design techniques of the authentic Bidjar rugs from Iran. The rugs retain the essence of the Persian rugs and produce identical themes and patterns consisting of beautifully designed medallions, niches, trees and figural motifs and all-over floral motifs. It was during the Mughal rule in India that the rug industry reached its zenith and came on its own as an art form. Tight weaving, silk like wool, bright, deep color range and realistic motifs became the defining feature of Indian rugs. It is this combination of exquisitely detailed and painstaking craftsmanship and masterful interplay of design elements that has earned Indian rugs age-defying allure and patronship defying borders and time.