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Antique Kurdish Bidjar Bijar Kelleh Carpet. 536cm X 234cm.
Country House and Eastern Interiors
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Antique Kurdish Bidjar Bijar Kelleh Carpet. 536cm X 234cm.

19th century
Description

West persia, circa 1870s.

Quite an early bijar kelleh as they are referred to. Ideal for an entrance hall or larger room.

Has a wide main border of stylised leaves and flower heads,very attractive overall design with animals dotted about.

Primarily madder red and blue with yellow,ivory and greens.

Large size to.

It has some minor condition issues namely an 8cm tear to left side edge,small freyed hole,minor end losses. All imaged over 30 images.

Restored this carpet could be 10-15k. But offered at a trade sale price and still perfectly usable as is.

17 foot 7 inches by 7 foot 8 inches. 536cm X 234cm. At widest points. It is extremely heavy as bijar carpets are known as "iron rugs" because of the way the weft threads are hammered down tightly being more in the density of the weave thus making it twice as heavy.

Offered at a trade price to anyone interested. £1995 gbp. Collection/delivery possible inquire for a quote.

Now selling very reasonably priced antique rugs and carpets by comparison.

Physical Dimensions
Height
536cm (211.02")
Width
234cm (92.13")
Depth
0.7cm (0.28")
Declaration

Country House and Eastern Interiors has dated this Antique Bidjar Kelleh Carpet to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1205375
Dealers Notes

Constantly sourcing unusual quality tribal rugs & carpets at trade prices by comparison.

Description
West persia, circa 1870s.

Quite an early bijar kelleh as they are referred to. Ideal for an entrance hall or larger room.

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Has a wide main border of stylised leaves and flower heads,very attractive overall design with animals dotted about.
Country House and Eastern Interiors
fig 1. An antique Kurdish Bidjar Kelleh hand-knotted carpet featuring geometric diamond medallions on a terracotta red field with dark navy blue borders.
fig 1. Antique Kurdish Bidjar Bijar Kelleh Carpet. 536cm X 234cm.

Primarily madder red and blue with yellow,ivory and greens.

Large size to.

It has some minor condition issues namely an 8cm tear to left side edge,small freyed hole,minor end losses. All imaged over 30 images.

fig 2. An antique Kurdish Bidjar Kelleh hand-knotted carpet featuring geometric diamond medallions on a terracotta red field with dark navy blue borders.
fig 2. Antique Kurdish Bidjar Bijar Kelleh Carpet. 536cm X 234cm.

Restored this carpet could be 10-15k. But offered at a trade sale price and still perfectly usable as is.

17 foot 7 inches by 7 foot 8 inches. 536cm X 234cm. At widest points. It is extremely heavy as bijar carpets are known as "iron rugs" because of the way the weft threads are hammered down tightly being more in the density of the weave thus making it twice as heavy.

Offered at a trade price to anyone interested. £1995 gbp. Collection/delivery possible inquire for a quote.

Now selling very reasonably priced antique rugs and carpets by comparison.

Height
536cm (211.02")
Width
234cm (92.13")
Depth
0.7cm (0.28")
Date of Manufacture

Country House and Eastern Interiors has dated this Antique Bidjar Kelleh Carpet to the 1870s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1205375
Country House and Eastern Interiors
Country House and Eastern Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2018

Constantly sourcing scarce tribal rugs & carpets,some howard & sons seating

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Antique Kurdish Bidjar Bijar Kelleh Carpet. 536cm X 234cm.

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Country House and Eastern Interiors
Telephone 0788 4091348
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Shepshed
Leicestershire
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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Verified Since Mar 2018
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An antique Kurdish Bidjar Kelleh hand-knotted carpet featuring geometric diamond medallions on a terracotta red field with dark navy blue borders.
ANTIQUE KURDISH BIDJAR BIJAR KELLEH CARPET. 536CM X 234CM.
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A Kelleh is a specific long and wide proportion format traditional to Persian carpet weaving, historically crafted to fit the head section of a reception room. Bidjar carpets, hand-woven in the Kurdish region of northwest Persia, are renowned for their extraordinarily dense pile and durable structural weaving.

These carpets feature a hand-knotted wool pile anchored on a sturdy cotton or wool foundation. Weavers utilise a wet-warp technique and heavy iron combs to pack the knots tight, resulting in a exceptionally heavy and firm structure.

Authentic Bidjar carpets are famously rigid and heavy, often referred to historically as the iron rugs of Persia due to their compact weave. They typically display rich vegetable dyes such as madder red and indigo blue surrounding geometric diamond medallions or Herati motifs.

The elongated proportions of a Kelleh carpet make it ideal for grand entrance halls, wide corridors, or framing a primary seating arrangement in a spacious drawing room. The deep terracotta red and navy tones ground dark wood furniture and complement neutral architectural palettes.

Vacuum gently using a suction-only nozzle to avoid pulling the hand-knotted wool fibres. Rotate the carpet annually to distribute foot traffic and light exposure evenly, and consult a professional specialist for deep cleaning when required.
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