Persian Lion Rug

Or bidjar kurdish rugs are often called the iron rugs of iran.

Persian lion rug.

4 7 x 6 7 distressed antique bijar rug. 30 years experience in antique carpets antique rugs contemporary rugs we travel around the uk showing our carpets rugs to clients interior designers. This website uses cookies in order to deliver a personalised experience we remember and store information about how you use the website. In persian history this theme is often seen on buildings and temples in places like persepolis the ancient seat of the persian shahs of the achamenid empire.

Antique persian bijar rug. Made in turkey this area rug is power loomed from stain and fade resistant polypropylene in a low 0 25 pile perfect for rolling out in high traffic living rooms and dining spaces prone to occasional spills and stains alike. Antique persian gabbeh lion rug. The advent of persian gabbeh rugs gah bay from iran into the western market is relatively new even though the earliest of these rugs were being woven in persia as early as the 1500s.

Persian bijar the iron rug. There are 31 persian lion rug for sale on etsy and they cost 755 09 on average. These treasures from the orient are full of geometric shapes floral designs and bold color palettes that will best suit your home s needs in order to create a den of true beauty and antique rug history. Beautiful vintage lion rug in very good condition.

For generations tabriz rugs have become known for their diverse designs from medallion herati mahi to figural pictorial and even 3 d shaped rugs. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands affordable prices. Lions appear on rock reliefs as well as textiles and carpets during the iranian history representing heroes shahs of persia and even saints or holy spirits of various religions such as mithraism zoroastrianism and islam. The most popular color.

The most common persian lion rug material is wool. Lion is a well celebrated animal in the persian culture. Persian rugs are essential statement pieces for the true antique aficionado and connoisseur of crafty finds. Persian bijar the lion rug.

This small lion rug was hand knotted by women of the qashqai tribe. Now the bijar rug tends to be a finer thinner and more sarouk like. Bidjar is the name of a small kurdish town in western iran. A traditional design gets a trendy update in this dark gray area rug showcasing an overdyed oriental motif.

The bijar was a heavy durable rug that has been very popular in the united states. Make offer antique persian bijar rug.