Persian Bijar Silk Inlaid Rug - 3.50 x 2.57 classic

Persian Bijar Silk Inlaid Rug - 3.50 x 2.57 classicBijar 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

Reds tend to be a burgundy colour rather than brick red as in Kazaks

The medallion style has one

The diamond motif of the Shiraz carpets is usually in light or dark blue and the background is normally red with decorations of stylized plants and flowers

Pakistan rug

The Turkish (symmetric) knot is used

A magnificent silk carpet from the city of Kashan

The designs have palmettes with leaves and vines

traditional motifs of Boteh (paisley)

There are shapes within shapes

and wide variety of geometric and floral designs

Symbolism in Persian rugs is passed down from generation to generation

all contained within an  outer guard border