Bidjar carpet

Unlike rugs of the early 20th century, Persian rugs woven in the late 19th century have a quality of design and color that was relatively unaffected by Western taste. This rug shows rich, naturally dyed colors and bold contrasts, with the great negative space of the medallion floating on an open field.  Some design elements can be traced back to the 17th and 18th century classical carpets. It was woven on a woolen foundation, which also puts it firmly in the 19th century, as Bidjar rugs transitioned to a cotton warp and weft in the early 20th century.