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Antique Bidjar Bag Face
Farnham Antique Carpets
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Antique Bidjar Bag Face

19th century
Description

This is a beautiful antique Bidjar bag face, that has been carefully sewn onto a hessian wrapped wooden frame, which can be hung on a wall.  A really wonderful way to use these amazing antique bag faces as art for the wall.  The size of the frame is 65 cm high x 58 cm wide, and the size of the Bidjar bag is 49 cm high by 54 cm wide.

Woven by the nomadic weavers in Bidjar, Persia, these tribal bags would have originally been used as storage bags, and would have had a kilim backing which usually gets worn away from this wool piled front of the bag.  It is rare to find these tribal bag faces from Bidjar, as they generally produced rugs, carpets and runners, they did also produce wagireh which is the term for a sampler.  So they did weave smaller pieces, but unusual to find bag faces in good condition from the late 19th century.

Over 130 years old the dyes on these bags are still vibrant, being all natural dyes.  As the bag face has been carefully sewn onto the frame it can be removed at any point too.

Purchase this wonderful mounted antique Bidjar bag face via our secure checkout and we can safely wrap it and courier it to your home.  Or please book in a home visit or showroom visit to see this wonderful wall hanging up close.

Physical Dimensions
Height
65cm (25.59")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Declaration

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Bidjar Bag Face to the 1890s.

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SA1073508
Dealers Internal Reference
11224
Dealers Notes

Farnham Antique Carpets are specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners. Varying from antique tribal rugs woven in the Caucasus to classical Persian carpets dating from the mid 19th century to the early 20th century.

As members of the BADA - The British Antique Dealers Association and LAPADA - The Association of Art & Antique Dealers we adhere to strict guide lines as affiliated members and pride ourselves on maintaining its high standards. We exhibit at the BADA fair in Chelsea, London every March and the LAPADA Fair in Mayfair, London every September.

Description
This is a beautiful antique Bidjar bag face, that has been carefully sewn onto a hessian wrapped wooden frame, which can be hung on a wall.  A really wonderful way to use these amazing antique bag faces as art for the wall.
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  The size of the frame is 65 cm high x 58 cm wide, and the size of the Bidjar bag is 49 cm high by 54 cm wide.
Farnham Antique Carpets
fig 1. An antique square hand-knotted wool Bidjar bag face displaying elaborate geometric floral patterns in navy blue, crimson red, and light blue with a outer meander border.
fig 1. Antique Bidjar Bag Face

Woven by the nomadic weavers in Bidjar, Persia, these tribal bags would have originally been used as storage bags, and would have had a kilim backing which usually gets worn away from this wool piled front of the bag.  It is rare to find these tribal bag faces from Bidjar, as they generally produced rugs, carpets and runners, they did also produce wagireh which is the term for a sampler.  So they did weave smaller pieces, but unusual to find bag faces in good condition from the late 19th century.

fig 2. An antique square hand-knotted wool Bidjar bag face displaying elaborate geometric floral patterns in navy blue, crimson red, and light blue with a outer meander border.
fig 2. Antique Bidjar Bag Face

Over 130 years old the dyes on these bags are still vibrant, being all natural dyes.  As the bag face has been carefully sewn onto the frame it can be removed at any point too.

Purchase this wonderful mounted antique Bidjar bag face via our secure checkout and we can safely wrap it and courier it to your home.  Or please book in a home visit or showroom visit to see this wonderful wall hanging up close.

Height
65cm (25.59")
Width
58cm (22.83")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Farnham Antique Carpets has dated this Antique Bidjar Bag Face to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1073508
Dealers Internal Ref
11224
Farnham Antique Carpets
Farnham Antique Carpets
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2018

Specialists in antique decorative carpets, rugs and runners.

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Farnham Antique Carpets is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA 

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Archive I An antique square hand-knotted wool Bidjar bag face displaying elaborate geometric floral patterns in navy blue, crimson red, and light blue with a outer meander border.

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Archive II An antique square hand-knotted wool Bidjar bag face displaying elaborate geometric floral patterns in navy blue, crimson red, and light blue with a outer meander border. View II
Archive III An antique square hand-knotted wool Bidjar bag face displaying elaborate geometric floral patterns in navy blue, crimson red, and light blue with a outer meander border. View III
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A Bidjar bag face is the hand-woven front panel of a traditional Persian storage pouch, or khorjin, crafted by Kurdish weavers in northwestern Iran. These durable textiles feature intricate geometric and floral motifs and were originally used for transport before becoming prized collectable textiles.

Bidjar textiles are traditionally hand-knotted using high-grade wool dyed with natural plant and mineral pigments on a cotton or wool foundation. They are famous for their heavy, double-weft construction and densely packed symmetrical knots, giving them remarkable structural strength.

Authentic antique Bidjar pieces are recognised by their exceptionally heavy, rigid feel and high knot density relative to other tribal textiles. They typically feature deep navy blues, rich madder reds, and precise stylized geometric patterns with natural colour variations known as abrash.

These small woven panels serve as versatile accents, frequently mounted as framed wall art, layered over larger neutral floor coverings, or converted into decorative cushion covers. Their rich tones and complex geometric patterns add texture and historical depth to modern spaces.

Vacuum gently without using a rotary beater brush, and address spills immediately by blotting with a clean damp cloth. For comprehensive cleaning, consult a specialist conservator who understands natural dyes and delicate antique fibres to prevent colour bleeding.
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