This Persian Bijar rug measures 6'7" x 9'5" and carries the dense, hard-wearing construction that earned Bijar its nickname, the iron rug of Persia. Hand-knotted in wool on a cotton foundation and never used, it covers the field with a fine repeating Herati design in deep, glowing red.

Design and Motifs

The field is filled edge to edge with the classic Herati pattern, a lattice of small diamonds, rosettes, and curved fish leaves repeating across the red ground with no central medallion. This allover drawing is a Bijar signature, and the tight knotting keeps every tiny element crisp. A wide ivory main border of palmettes and scrolling vines frames the field, set off by red and navy guard stripes that carry the eye around the whole rug.

Colors and Placement

A deep red field anchors the palette, worked with navy, rust, gold, sky blue, and brown, then framed by a luminous ivory border. The result reads rich and traditional, at home in a formal living room or dining room. At this 7 x 9 size it works well under a seating group or a dining table with room to spare.

Origin and Construction

Bijar is a Kurdish town in northwest Persia whose weavers pack the wefts so tightly that the finished carpet is famously dense, stiff, and durable, the quality behind the iron rug name. This example is hand-knotted in wool on a cotton foundation at roughly 340 to 360 knots per square inch, giving it both fine detail and serious longevity. To learn more, read our complete guide to Bijar rugs or browse the full Bijar rugs collection. As a direct importer, Rugs.net offers free shipping and free returns to all 50 states, same-day refunds, and our price beat guarantee.