Antique Distressed Persian Bijar Carpet

There is a rare quiet beauty found only in true antiques — that soft balance between timeworn grace and enduring craftsmanship. The Antique Distressed Persian Bijar Carpet carries this rare character effortlessly, a hand-knotted masterpiece from 1920s Persia that feels as though it belongs in a centuries-old European salon. Its palette of dusty rose, sand, ivory, and faded cochineal red exudes the kind of gentle warmth that turns a space into a sanctuary of timeless refinement.

Woven in the storied region of Bijar, known as the “Iron Rug of Persia” for its tightly knotted durability, this carpet features a majestic central medallion — an ornate roundel framed by palmettes, arabesques, and scrolling tendrils. The field unfolds like a watercolor, softly abrashed with shades that shift between rose blush and muted gold, framed by intricate borders in turtle-samovar and boteh motifs. Each pattern seems to breathe history, its delicate geometry mellowed by the gentle patina of age.

The Antique Distressed Persian Bijar Carpet is a natural centerpiece for Vintage European Classic interiors — a style that cherishes the elegance of patina, the craftsmanship of old-world artisans, and the understated grandeur of lived beauty. Imagine it anchoring a salon adorned with gilded mirrors, or laid beneath a crystal chandelier where its faded blush hues echo candlelight on plaster walls.

Its even wear and softened pile reveal glimpses of the knot heads beneath — a testament to nearly a century of quiet endurance. The carpet’s sides and ends are secured, with minor areas of careful restoration that preserve its integrity while honoring its authenticity. Professionally cleaned and ready for use, it is both a work of art and a fragment of history.

The Antique Distressed Persian Bijar Carpet is not simply a floor covering; it is a legacy woven in wool — a story told through color, texture, and time.

Design Features

• Central medallion in roundel contour adorned with oversized palmettes in an arrowed trefoil design

• Subtle floral motifs reminiscent of a bat-like silhouette atop an open abrashed field

• Corner spandrels and field overlays display a classic Herati design motif

• Main border features turtle samovar and boteh motifs, emblematic of Persian artistry

Color Palette

• Dusty blush, dusty rose, and pale faded cochineal red

• Ivory, beige, and sand tones

• Accents of silver, chocolate brown, and platinum

Condition Notes

• Even wear across the surface, with faint foundation visible at knot heads

• Most original side cord selvages intact or carefully restored

• Fully secured sides and ends

• Localized areas of minor repair and restoration

• Recently professionally cleaned and ready for in-home use

Origin & Construction

• Genuine antique, hand-knotted Persian Bijar carpet

• Woven in Persia circa 1920s

• Crafted for exceptional durability and lasting beauty

Dimensions

• 7'5" x 11'7"