Semi-Antique Persian Bijar Vagireh

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 3rd Quarter 19th Century Bijar
RRKBV4371

Origin: Iran/Persian
Design: Kurdish/Bijar 
Pile: Wool on cotton foundation
Size: 4-3 x 7-1
Dyes: Chromium
Age: Semi-Antique

Design Considerations:

Semi-Antique Persian Bijar Vagireh from 1970s. Vagirehs are sampler rugs woven as a tool to confirm between weavers and designers and as a practical reference for colors and design motifs and execution. Usually not offered for sale in the market but provoke interest when they are.

Notes: Professionally cleaned by accredited ARCS (Association of Rug Care Specialists) member, Renaissance Rug Cleaning to their exacting standards. 

One of the great authorities on rugs, Murray Eiland said, "If we were to designate a fifth major category of oriental rug, there would be convincing arguments that Kurdish weavers are an entity in themselves... Nevertheless, judging by by the variety of patterns and techniques, by their large output for probably many centuries, and by the quality of their best pieces, the Kurds should certainly rank among the most imaginative and prolific of weavers."

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