2 x 8 - Red Antique Persian Bijar Rug - 90050

90050 Antique Persian Bijar Rug Runner, 01'10 x 08'06.

The Rose Regency: An Antique Persian Bijar Masterpiece of Timeless Elegance

There is a particular authority reserved for antique Bijars—those woven with conviction, weight, and enduring structure. This hand-knotted wool Persian runner embodies that legacy with unmistakable poise. Its richly abrashed red field glows with depth and movement, revealing the quiet drama of natural dyes that have matured gracefully over time. Crafted in the Early 20th century tradition, it carries the dignified presence collectors seek when curating interiors of consequence.

Across the exceptional field, an intricate tableau of small-scale Herati motifs unfolds with disciplined precision. Known as the Mahi or “Fish” pattern, the iconic Herati design symbolizes life’s perpetual rhythm—fish gliding beneath moonlit waters, circling a central rosette that suggests continuity and protection. In this extraordinary masterpiece, the pattern becomes a refined lattice of vitality, forming a sumptuous ground upon which six round ivory medallions ascend in measured procession.

Each medallion is edged in navy scallops, creating a regal silhouette against the crimson field. Within them, delicate red roses bloom in symmetrical harmony, evoking romance, devotion, and cultivated beauty. The repetition of six medallions along the central axis creates a ceremonial rhythm—almost like stepping stones through a Persian garden corridor. At each corner, large-scale roses anchor the composition, reinforcing themes of abundance and aristocratic refinement.

Framing this grand narrative is a meandering rosette border, resplendent in its own intricate detail. The border acts as an architectural colonnade, enclosing the composition with balance and grace. In a paneled hallway, beneath a console in a Grand Traditional residence, or lining the passage of a Regency-inspired interior, this exquisite work of art does more than guide the eye—it commands admiration. It is a woven testament to endurance, cultivated taste, and the quiet prestige of antique Persian artistry.

• Abrash.
• Hand knotted wool.
• Made in Iran.
• Measures: 01'10 x 08'06.
• Pile Height: 0.31 of an inch.
• Date: 1920's. Early 20th Century.