8'2" x 11'6" Persian Bijar Rug | Rust Red Hexagon Medallion | Ivory Herati Lozenge | Navy Border

This hand-knotted Persian Bijar measures 8'2" x 11'6" and is woven in wool on a cotton foundation at approximately 380-400 knots per square inch. It is a high-end piece in excellent, never used condition, and it comes with a certificate of authenticity. Among 8x11 Persian rugs, few constructions match a Bijar for density and weight, which is why a rug like this will last a lifetime.

Design and Motifs

The layout is built in layers. A rust red hexagonal medallion sits at the center, holding a smaller navy and ivory hexagon pendant at its heart. Around it, a large ivory lozenge steps outward toward the edges, and rust red corners fill the remaining field. Every one of these zones is covered with the fine herati pattern, also called mahi or fish, so the whole surface carries a tight, even rhythm of rosettes and curling leaves. The main border runs on a dark navy ground with palmettes, rosettes and leafy vines, held between narrow rust red guards.

Rust Red, Ivory and Navy

Rust brown and red set the tone for the field and medallion, warm and earthy rather than bright. Ivory and beige light up the lozenge so the medallion stands out clearly against it, while black and navy deepen the center pendant and the main border. Within the herati and border motifs, teal, turquoise and blue add cool accents, and bronze, dark orange and dark green give the palette its depth. The result is rich and traditional, with enough contrast to read clearly from across a room.

The Iron Rug of Persia

Bijar weavers in western Persia beat each row of knots down hard during weaving, packing the wool so tightly that these rugs are known as the iron rugs of Persia. That compact build gives Persian Bijar rugs their firm handle, flat stable lie and remarkable durability. This 8'2" x 11'6" example shows the classic Bijar formula at its best: a layered herati medallion design, a dense wool pile and a construction made to be used for generations.